The FBI has alerted California law enforcement to potential Iranian plans for a retaliatory drone strike launched from offshore vessels, though officials emphasize that no immediate or specific threat has been confirmed.
The FBI has issued an intelligence bulletin to California law enforcement warning of potential Iranian aspirations to launch a “surprise drone attack on West Coast targets” using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) deployed from unidentified offshore vessels. This alert, reported by ABC News, characterizes the potential assault as “retaliation for recent U.S. military actions against Iran” amidst the ongoing 2026 conflict, though officials clarify there is currently “no confirmed credible or immediate threat” and no specific details on timing or targets.
The warning coincides with broader Department of Homeland Security (DHS) advisories regarding “lone-wolf attacks, cyberattacks, and the activation of sleeper cells fueled by Iranian calls for action,” prompting heightened patrols around religious sites nationwide. While the bulletin emphasizes increased vigilance among law enforcement, California authorities have not issued any public evacuation orders, maintaining that the current focus is on “preparedness among law enforcement rather than widespread civilian alerts.”