California: No imminent Iran threat after FBI alert about possible drone plan
Mar 11th 2026
An FBI warning about an unverified tip of a possible Iran-linked drone attack off the west coast caused alarm, but state and federal officials say there is no credible or imminent threat.
- The FBI warned local law enforcement of an unverified tip that Iran aspired to use UAVs from an unidentified vessel to strike the US west coast in early February 2026.
- The alert contained no details on timing, targets, method, or perpetrators.
- ABC News initially reported the alert without noting it was unverified, which increased public concern.
- California officials, the FBI, and the White House said there is no credible or imminent threat to the state.
- Oscars organizers and Los Angeles law enforcement increased security and patrols out of caution.