President Donald Trump stated that his administration is probing unverified claims regarding a possible Iranian plot involving drones launched from a vessel off the coast to strike targets in California. He revealed that federal authorities are scrutinizing information that emerged from an FBI memo warning about an alleged Iranian intention to carry out a surprise attack using unmanned aerial vehicles if the U.S. were to conduct military operations against Iran.

Trump also mentioned that he has been briefed on the potential presence of Iranian sleeper cells within the U.S., although he did not provide further details, emphasizing that this information is currently being assessed by authorities. The claims have heightened concerns regarding national security in the context of U.S.-Iran relations and the ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, confirmed that federal officials had alerted the state about these allegations but later clarified that there is currently no "threat" stemming from them. This situation reflects the delicate balance of maintaining vigilance against potential threats while managing public fear and misinformation during a time of heightened scrutiny of international relations.