Things are getting serious on the West Coast. Gavin Newsom addresses growing concerns following reports of a possible threat of retaliation related to Iran started circulating online. And let’s put it this way: It pushed “West Coast” into trend territory. The situation reportedly involves possible drone activity targeting parts of CaliforniaThe governor wasted no time in looking into the matter.
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Authorities warn of possible threat from drones
Verified according to information from ABC NewsAuthorities were made aware that as early as February 2026, Iran had reportedly expressed interest in a surprise drone strike that could target locations in California if the US launched attacks against the country. The potential threat was reportedly identified by the United States Coast Guard and passed on to law enforcement as a precautionary warning. Officials say there is currently no additional information regarding the timing, method or specific objectives associated with the alleged plan.
Newsom says the state is taking the threat seriously
Newsom confirmed that California officials are taking the reports seriously and said the California Office of Emergency Services is already sharing real-time information with local law enforcement agencies across the state. He added that officials have been actively monitoring safety concerns related to drones for some time and have formed special working groups to address potential risks. In a video released Wednesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom said:
“As far as drone strikes are concerned, we were aware of this information,” he revealed. “We worked together through the (SOC) that we formed right after the war started – the State Operations Center. We worked with the Office of Emergency Services, but also worked on the ground to make sure we conveyed all the information we received.”
The warning comes amid ongoing tensions following US military operations against Iran during Donald Trump’s administration. Iran has since reportedly carried out drone strikes in parts of the Middle East. Meanwhile, the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Los Angeles office declined to comment on the situation and the White House has not yet responded to requests for clarification.
The comments section didn’t last long
As soon as TSR published the post, people ran straight to the Instagram comments section and started running for cover. Some joked that the whole situation must be part of a rollout for a new one Call of duty game, while others immediately asked, “Who are we?” when it came to talk of retaliation. And of course, a few roommates just came to the same conclusion they always do – that Earth is a ghetto.
An Instagram user @I know where I want to eat, said: “Can we stop the world so I can get out? 😩”
This Instagram user @dextercarr added: “🗣️ WE DID NOTHINGINNNNNN *crying tantrum*“
And Instagram user @_thats.brookes.alexandria_ wrote: “Not that we live in GTA before we get GTA 😔”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @sportyvixen shared: “Dis Teew much 🤦🏽♀️”
While Instagram users @ceecee_la said: “Iran goes ahead and first respectfully hits Washington DC and Mar-a-Lago“
Most recently Instagram user @Loonyt joked: “The new Call of Duty rollout has been 🔥🔥 so far“
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What do you think, roommates?
