Newsom Says He’s Not Aware of ‘Imminent Threats’ to California Amid Iran War

ABC reported that Iran planned to hit the Golden State. The governor’s security office has elevated its posture since the war started, an official said.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during an election night press conference at a California Democratic Party office in Sacramento, Calif., on Nov. 4, 2025. AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that the state did not face any “imminent threats” after a news report stated that the Iranian regime planned to launch retaliatory drone attacks on his state.

“While we are not aware of any imminent threats at this time, we remain prepared for any emergency in our state,” Newsom wrote in an apparent response to the reporting by ABC News on the afternoon of March 11.