On the 12th day of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, the FBI warned that Iran might retaliate by launching drone attacks in California, President Donald Trump said he wants the war to end “soon,” and complications in the Strait of Hormuz continued.
Report: FBI warns Iran may launch drone attacks on locations in California
An FBI alert circulated to police departments in California warned that Iran could retaliate against the U.S. by launching drone attacks in the state, ABC News reported. The alert, obtained and reviewed by ABC, did not specify which parts of California could be targeted.
According to the outlet, an alert distributed at the end of February stated, “We recently acquired information that as of early February 2026, Iran allegedly aspired to conduct a surprise attack using unmanned aerial vehicles from an unidentified vessel off the coast of the United States Homeland, specifically against unspecified targets in California, in the event that the US conducted strikes against Iran. We have no additional information on the timing, method, target, or perpetrators of this alleged attack.” Read more from ABC News here.
‘Nothing left to target’: Trump says he wants war to end soon
Trump told Axios March 11 that there was “practically nothing left” to bomb in Iran and said he wants the war to end soon. On the same day, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the war will continue “without any time limit, for as long as necessary, until we achieve all the objectives and decisively win the campaign.” Trump has previously said the end of the war must be decided “mutually” between himself and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Read more from Axios here.
US military warns Iranian civilians to stay clear of ports used by Iran’s forces after ships struck in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. Central Command warned Iranian civilians in a March 11 statement to leave port facilities where Iranian naval forces are operating in the Strait of Hormuz – a vital shipping lane through which about one-fifth of the world’s oil supply passes. The U.S. military said that civilian ports “used for military purposes lose protected status and become legitimate military targets under international law.” The alert came shortly after an unidentified projectile reportedly struck a Thai-flagged cargo ship off the coast of Oman in the strait. Read more from the New York Post here.
IEA agrees to release oil from world’s reserves to tackle high costs
The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) 32 member countries have agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves to help address supply disruptions caused by the Iran war. The IEA also acknowledged that the key to resolving the supply problem is reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Read more from The Wall Street Journal here.
Human rights group warns that Israel, US, and Iran must stop targeting energy infrastructure
Amnesty International, a nonprofit human rights organization, is urging all parties involved in the Iran war to immediately stop “unlawful attacks on energy infrastructure,” including facilities providing electricity, heat, and water, to prevent severe civilian and environmental harm. The group reported that U.S. and Israeli airstrikes have targeted fuel storage and distribution facilities in Iran. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said March 10 that the U.S. was not involved in Israeli strikes against oil depots and refineries. Meanwhile, Iran has carried out attacks against fuel depots and oil and gas infrastructure in Gulf states.
Amnesty International’s regional director for the Middle East and North Africa warned that the strikes could cause “uncontrolled deadly fires, major disruptions to essential services, environmental damage, and severe long-term health risks for millions.” Read more from Amnesty International here.