Coverage dated March 10, 2026 to March 11, 2026

Report: FBI warns local police of Iran's desire to attack California with drones

Headline from Times Of San Diego

Concerns persisted Thursday about a possible Iranian drone threat to the West Coast following a report that the FBI warned California police departments.

Times Of San Diego's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Reports & sources

33 articles, oldest first.

  1. Newsweek

    FBI issues Iran "surprise" attack warning for California (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The FBI warned Iran aspired to launch a drone attack targeting California in retaliation for U.S. strikes.

  2. Blaze Media

    Iran is plotting drone strike against the West Coast, FBI warns (opens Blaze Media)

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    Blaze Media's feed description

    A warning was sent to California police from the FBI about the possibility of the strikes.

  3. ABC 7 New York

    FBI warns Iran aspired to attack California with drones in retaliation for war: Alert (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    The warning came in a bulletin that was reviewed by ABC News. ByJosh Margolin, Aaron Katersky, Alex Stone, and Luke Barr March 11, 2026, 11:34 AM The FBI warned police departments in California in recent days that Iran could retaliate for American attacks by launching drones at the West Coast, accor…

  4. RedState

    FBI Now Warning Iran Planned Drone Attack on California in Retaliation for U.S. Strikes (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    FBI warns of potential Iranian drone attack on California in retaliation for U.S. strikes, raising security concerns.

  5. KESQ Palm Springs

    Report: FBI bulletin warns Iran discussed possible drone attack on California (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    KESQ Palm Springs's feed description

    LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KESQ) Federal authorities warned California law enforcement agencies that Iran had discussed the possibility of launching a drone attack against targets in the state as retaliation tied to the war, according to a bulletin reviewed by ABC News. The alert said U.S.

  6. Hot Air

    Iran Plotting Revenge Terror Attack on California with Army of Drones (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    FBI warns of potential Iranian drone terror attack on California amid rising tensions in 2026.

  7. Legitgov

  8. Foxla

    FBI warns California of alleged Iranian drone threat from offshore vessels: report (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    An FBI bulletin reportedly warns that Iran aspired to launch a surprise drone attack against California targets from a vessel at sea following U.S.-Israeli military strikes.

  9. The New Republic

    FBI Warns Iran May Attack California as Trump Stays Silent (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    The FBI says Iran may be planning a retaliatory attack.

  10. KTVU San Francisco

    California monitoring potential Iranian drone threat: Here's what local police are saying (opens KTVU San Francisco)

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    KTVU San Francisco's feed description

    California police agencies are monitoring potential drone threats linked to escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran after reports of an alleged Iranian drone threat.

  11. New York Post

    Iran plotting revenge terror attack on California with army of drones as FBI reveals terrifying details (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Federal authorities are warning that Iran could try to strike back at the U.S., and California may be in the crosshairs of a potential terror attack.

  12. Townhall

    The FBI Just Issued This Warning to Police Departments in California (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    FBI warns of potential Iranian drone attacks targeting California in retaliation for Operation Epic Fury.

  13. Los Angeles Times

    California could be attacked by drones because of Iran war, memo warns. Officials downplay threat (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    In a memo sent to agencies in California, the government warned, 'We recently acquired information that as of early February 2026, Iran allegedly aspired to conduct a surprise attack using unmanned aerial vehicles from an unidentified vessel off the coast of the United States Homeland, specifically…

  14. Times Of San Diego

    Report: FBI warns local police of Iran's desire to attack California with drones (opens Times Of San Diego)

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    Times Of San Diego's feed description

    Concerns persisted Thursday about a possible Iranian drone threat to the West Coast following a report that the FBI warned California police departments.

  15. New York Post

    Cops and feds scramble to bolster California’s drone defense system as Iran threat looms (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Cops and feds scramble for California drone defenses as Iran threat looms.

  16. NBC Los Angeles

    Reports of Iran drone threats against California 'not credible,' but considered following U.S. strikes (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    There were no specific threats of Iranian drone attacks being planned against California, multiple law enforcement sources told NBC News.

  17. Lamag

    FBI Warns Iran Could Target California Coast in Possible Attack (opens Lamag)

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    Lamag's feed description

    Authorities increase patrols in Los Angeles after FBI warning Iran may target California with retaliatory drone strikes.

  18. New York Post

    Exclusive | Top US drone expert says Iran could make deadly California strike any second: ‘We’re extremely vulnerable’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Iranian forces have the technology, the ability and the motivation to launch withering drones attack on targets in California, said Brett Velicovich.

  19. FOX 5 DC

    FBI warns California of possible Iranian drone attack (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    An FBI bulletin reportedly warns that Iran aspired to launch a surprise drone attack against California targets from a vessel at sea following U.S.-Israeli military strikes.

  20. Breitbart News

    California Police Warned by FBI of Possible Drone Attacks from Iran (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    California police were warned by the FBI that Iran could possibly launch drone attacks in retaliation for joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.

  21. FOX Business

    Expert says Iran drone attack on California coast would be 'very easy' to stop (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    Iran drone threat California prompts federal warning as authorities alert officials about potential offshore launches. Red Cat CEO Jeff Thompson discusses defense strategies.

  22. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    California could be attacked by drones because of Iran war, memo warns (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    Law enforcement agencies across California were recently warned that the Iran war could lead to a surprise drone attack in the Golden State, but sources told the Los Angeles Times on Wednesday there’s no credible intelligence to support it.

  23. Washington Examiner

    FBI warns of Iranian drone attack in California (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The FBI has warned California about the possibility of an Iranian drone attack targeting the state due to information acquired last month.

  24. CBS News

    Officials downplay risk of Iranian drone attacks off California after FBI memo, but Newsom says state is (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    FBI memo warning that Iran may try to launch drones at California in a seaborne "surprise attack" raised concern Wednesday — but officials tell CBS News there is no known, specific threat underpinning it.

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