An FBI memo warning that Iran might attempt to launch unmanned aerial vehicles against California via a surprise maritime operation caused concern on Wednesday. However, authorities and homeland security experts emphasise there are no indications of an immediate threat.
According to CBS News, there is no specific threat supporting the memo’s contents. The memo was issued a week ago and circulated to local authorities by the FBI’s Los Angeles field office.
Governor Gavin Newsom reiterated that “although we do not know of any imminent threat at this time, we remain prepared for any emergency scenario in our state.”
The memo, which came into CBS News’ possession on Wednesday, is based on information that appears to have surfaced before the current conflict with Iran began.
US President Donald Trump, responding to reporters’ questions, said the administration is investigating an unconfirmed claim about a possible Iranian retaliation plan that could include drone attacks on California launched from a vessel off the US coast.
“A lot of things are happening, and all we can do is deal with them as they come,” he said.
Asked whether he had been briefed on a potential number of Iranian sleeper cells within the United States, Trump replied that he had been informed.
Source: CNA