FBI Warns of Potential Iranian Drone Attack on California
ARK News.. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned law enforcement agencies in the U.S. state of California about the possibility that Iran could launch a drone attack against the west coast of the United States in response to recent U.S. military strikes.
According to a report published by ABC News, the warning appeared in a security bulletin reviewed by the network and circulated among law enforcement agencies in California in recent days amid concerns about a potential Iranian response to ongoing military operations.
The bulletin stated: “We recently obtained information indicating that, as of early February 2026, Iran was allegedly seeking to carry out a surprise attack using unmanned aerial vehicles launched from an unidentified vessel off the U.S. coast, specifically targeting unspecified locations in California.”
The notice added that no additional details are currently available regarding the timing, method of execution, intended targets, or possible actors involved in the suspected attack.
The warning comes as the administration of Donald Trump continues military operations against Iran, while Tehran has carried out drone attacks against targets in several parts of the Middle East.
A spokesperson for the FBI’s office in Los Angeles declined to comment on the content of the warning, and the White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Meanwhile, John Cohen said the possibility that drone warfare could extend to U.S. territory is a serious concern. He noted that Iran “maintains a broad presence in Mexico and South America and possesses relationships and capabilities related to drone operations, as well as a potential motive to carry out such attacks.”
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