California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that state officials are aware of intelligence suggesting a potential drone threat after reports that federal authorities warned law enforcement agencies about a possible Iranian attack using unmanned aerial vehicles.

Speaking to reporters, Newsom said the information had already been shared with local partners across the state.

“In relation to drone strikes, we’ve been aware of that information,” Newsom said. “We transferred that information in real time to our local partners. Drone issues have always been top of my mind, and we have assembled workgroups specifically around those concerns.”

Newsom later said in a statement that his administration remains in close coordination with security and intelligence officials, including the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, to monitor potential threats connected to the conflict in the Middle East.

“While we are not aware of any imminent threats at this time, we remain prepared for any emergency in our state,” the statement said.

According to a report by ABC News, the FBI recently alerted police departments in California about intelligence suggesting Iran may have considered launching a surprise attack using unmanned aerial vehicles from an unidentified vessel if the United States carried out military strikes against Iran. The alert reportedly referenced information dating back to early February 2026.

Authorities said the potential threat involved unspecified targets in California. However, the alert noted that investigators currently have no additional details regarding the timing, methods, specific targets, or individuals who might be involved in such an operation.

Intelligence officials have previously raised concerns that equipment or operational assets could be positioned in advance either on land or at sea in the event of heightened conflict involving Iran, Israel, or the United States.

In a separate federal alert earlier this week, officials also warned that encrypted communications believed to have originated in Iran could serve as a potential “operational trigger” for sleeper assets located outside the country. That warning did not identify any specific locations or immediate threats.

Authorities said they are continuing to monitor the situation as tensions in the region remain elevated.