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Federal officials are refuting a report suggesting Iran could attack California with drones, stating there is no imminent threat to the United States. The FBI’s Assistant Director for Public Affairs shared a bulletin sent to California law enforcement, which mentioned an unverified source claiming Iran “allegedly aspired to conduct a surprise attack” using drones if the U.S. struck Iran first. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on social media, “No such threat from Iran to our homeland exists, and it never did.”President Donald Trump addressed the report on Wednesday, saying, “It’s being investigated, but you have a lot of things happening. And all we can do is take them as they come.” California Gov. Gavin Newsom assured there is no imminent threat to the state, stating, “As it relates to drone strikes, we’ve been aware of that information. Drone issues have been always top of mind, and we’ve assembled some work groups specifically around those concerns.”The report is not the only concern for homeland security. Trump mentioned being briefed on Iranian operatives, or “sleeper cells,” inside the U.S., saying, “A lot of people came in through Biden with this stupid open border. But we know where most of them are. We’ve got our eye on all of them, I think.” Former CIA Director Leon Panetta noted that while he served under President Barack Obama from February 2009 to June 2011, intelligence indicated Iran was placing sleeper cells.”I’m sure they continue to do that,” Panetta said. “That’s a real threat. That needs to be attended to.”Officials also warn of cyberattacks, including hackers supporting Iran claiming responsibility for an attack against a Michigan-based medical device company. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security shutdown continues with no deal in sight, affecting Transportation Security Administration officers who are considered essential but are about to miss their first paycheck.
Federal officials are refuting a report suggesting Iran could attack California with drones, stating there is no imminent threat to the United States.
The FBI’s Assistant Director for Public Affairs shared a bulletin sent to California law enforcement, which mentioned an unverified source claiming Iran “allegedly aspired to conduct a surprise attack” using drones if the U.S. struck Iran first.
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on social media, “No such threat from Iran to our homeland exists, and it never did.”
President Donald Trump addressed the report on Wednesday, saying, “It’s being investigated, but you have a lot of things happening. And all we can do is take them as they come.”
California Gov. Gavin Newsom assured there is no imminent threat to the state, stating, “As it relates to drone strikes, we’ve been aware of that information. Drone issues have been always top of mind, and we’ve assembled some work groups specifically around those concerns.”
The report is not the only concern for homeland security. Trump mentioned being briefed on Iranian operatives, or “sleeper cells,” inside the U.S., saying, “A lot of people came in through Biden with this stupid open border. But we know where most of them are. We’ve got our eye on all of them, I think.”
Former CIA Director Leon Panetta noted that while he served under President Barack Obama from February 2009 to June 2011, intelligence indicated Iran was placing sleeper cells.
“I’m sure they continue to do that,” Panetta said. “That’s a real threat. That needs to be attended to.”
Officials also warn of cyberattacks, including hackers supporting Iran claiming responsibility for an attack against a Michigan-based medical device company.
Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security shutdown continues with no deal in sight, affecting Transportation Security Administration officers who are considered essential but are about to miss their first paycheck.
