On March 11, 2026, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned California police that Iran might launch drones at the U.S. West Coast in retaliation for U.S. attacks. The FBI stated that Iran might use unidentified vessels to approach the California coast and launch drones, but the specific timing, targets, and perpetrators remain unknown. California Governor Newsom said he was aware of the related risks, stating that he had been kept informed and, through collaboration with the state's operations center, had formed a working group focused on the drone issue.
