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Governor Newsom: No Immediate Threat from Iran Despite Alerts

3/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

California Governor Gavin Newsom says there is no imminent threat from Iran despite an FBI alert.
The alert rests on unverified intelligence that Iran might target California if United States military actions escalate.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says media coverage misrepresents the warning and no credible threat exists.
California law enforcement agencies are on heightened alert while officials note the state's Iranian-American population.

History

Historical Context

The Iranian Hostage Crisis began on November 4, 1979, when Iranian students stormed the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, capturing 52 American diplomats and citizens for 444 days. This event severely damaged U.S.-Iran relations and set a precedent for hostage diplomacy. The crisis concluded with the Algiers Accords in January 1981, highlighting the long-lasting implications of these tensions on current U.S. security measures.

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Story summary

California Governor Gavin Newsom says there is no imminent threat from Iran despite an FBI alert.
The alert rests on unverified intelligence that Iran might target California if United States military actions escalate.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says media coverage misrepresents the warning and no credible threat exists.
California law enforcement agencies are on heightened alert while officials note the state's Iranian-American population.

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