TheĀ White HouseĀ has aggressively refuted a report byĀ ABC NewsĀ suggesting thatĀ IranĀ intended to launch drone attacks againstĀ CaliforniaĀ in retaliation forĀ Operation Epic Fury.
Press SecretaryĀ Karoline LeavittĀ accused the network of spreading misinformation by omitting that theĀ FBIĀ warning was based on “unverified” intelligence.Ā LeavittĀ demanded an immediate retraction, asserting that no such threat to theĀ United States homeland exists while criticizing the media for intentionally alarming the public. The controversy centers on an internalĀ FBIĀ alert regarding unidentified vessels off theĀ CaliforniaĀ coast. While reporting suggested a potential surprise attack using unmanned aerial vehicles, theĀ Trump administrationĀ pointed out that the source material lacked specific details on timing or perpetrators. GovernorĀ Gavin NewsomĀ addressed the situation, stating that state intelligence teams are working to protectĀ California while downplaying the immediate validity of the reported threats. Amidst the clash with the media, theĀ White HouseĀ is also defending its broader military strategy against theĀ Iranian military. AlthoughĀ LeavittĀ confirmed the primary goals ofĀ Operation Epic FuryĀ are the destruction of terrorist proxies,Ā President Donald TrumpĀ faces continued scrutiny over whether the administration is ultimately seeking regime change following contradictory remarks.
