FBI sends warning to California police over possible Iran ‘surprise attack’

California officials responded with a careful blend of calm reassurance and urgent mobilization. Public statements emphasized that there was no immediate threat, yet behind closed doors, preparations were accelerating. Governor Gavin Newsom’s team coordinated closely with federal intelligence and military agencies, running simulations, updating response protocols, and ensuring communication lines between local law enforcement, emergency services, and the National Guard were robust. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department significantly increased patrols around high-profile and sensitive locations: synagogues, mosques, churches, cultural centers, government buildings, and even popular tourist sites. Security cameras were reviewed and upgraded, emergency evacuation plans were re-examined, and rapid-response teams were placed on heightened alert. In the background, analysts scrutinized shipping traffic, offshore radar data, and unusual maritime activity, searching for any clue that might confirm or rule out the warning.