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Newsom: No Immediate Threat from Iranian Drones

3/13/2026

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California Governor Gavin Newsom said there is no imminent threat of Iranian drone attacks, despite a memo from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warning of strikes off the West Coast.
The FBI memo warned Iran could retaliate for U.S. military actions by launching drones at California targets.
Newsom said California remains prepared and coordinates with federal partners.
Drone threats have been a priority since the conflict escalated.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom said there is no imminent threat of Iranian drone attacks, despite a memo from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warning of strikes off the West Coast.
The FBI memo warned Iran could retaliate for U.S. military actions by launching drones at California targets.
Newsom said California remains prepared and coordinates with federal partners.
Drone threats have been a priority since the conflict escalated.