Newsom Aware of Potential for Iran Drone Raid in California (3)

March 11, 2026, 10:42 PM UTC

California Governor Gavin Newsom said he’s aware of the potential for drone strikes in California, after a report said the FBI warned that Iran has allegedly considered launching offensive drones against the West Coast.

“As it relates to drone strikes, we’ve been aware of that information,” Newsom said at a press conference. “We’ve been working collaboratively” through the state operations center.

“Drone issues have been always top of mind and we’ve assembled some work groups specifically around those concerns,” he said.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said on social media that state and federal authorities “assured us there are no ...

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