Newsom Aware of Potential for Iran Drone Raid in California

Governor of California Gavin Newsom — Governor of California Gavin Newsom
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By Eliyahu Kamisher and Alicia Clanton

March 11, 2026 at 7:15 PM UTC

Updated on

March 11, 2026 at 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.