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US Warned of Potential Iranian Drone Strikes in California

3/12/2026

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A top US Army expert warns Iran could launch drone attacks in California.
Brett Velicovich, a former intelligence officer, says Iran possesses thousands of long-range drones.
The FBI has issued alerts to California law enforcement about drone strikes after the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Governor Gavin Newsom called the threat "critical."
Iran has reportedly activated sleeper cells abroad, raising concerns of revenge attacks on US soil.

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A top US Army expert warns Iran could launch drone attacks in California.
Brett Velicovich, a former intelligence officer, says Iran possesses thousands of long-range drones.
The FBI has issued alerts to California law enforcement about drone strikes after the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Governor Gavin Newsom called the threat "critical."
Iran has reportedly activated sleeper cells abroad, raising concerns of revenge attacks on US soil.