Evening Wire: Iran Threatens California & Epstein Guard Scrutinized | 3.11.26

March 11, 2026

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The FBI has warned California officials about a potential Iranian drone strike launched from a vessel off the U.S. coast, possibly in retaliation for presumed American strikes. The warning remains uncorroborated, with no specific information on timing, targets, or method. Separately, an Iranian-linked hacking group claimed responsibility for a major cyberattack against a U.S.-based medical technology company. These developments come amid heightened tensions: a drone struck an American diplomatic hub in Baghdad on Tuesday, with five of six drones shot down and no casualties reported. A security official told the Washington Post the drones likely came from Iranian-backed militias in Iraq. Meanwhile, a Pentagon probe found that U.S. forces were likely responsible for a February 28th strike that hit an Iranian elementary school, killing 175 people, most of them children. Investigators say CENTCOM relied on outdated intelligence when approving a strike on a nearby military base, as the school had once been part of that site.

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1 (00:02) **FBI Warns of Potential Iranian Drone Threat Against California** - Officials warn of a possible unmanned aerial attack from a vessel off the U.S. coast, though the report remains uncorroborated.
2 (01:30) **Pentagon Probe Blames U.S. Forces for Deadly Strike on Iranian School** - A strike on February 28th killed 175 people, mostly children, after CENTCOM used outdated intelligence.
3 (02:30) **U.S. Offers Political Risk Insurance for Gulf Tankers** - The administration aims to stabilize oil markets amid tensions, while the IEA announces a historic 400 million barrel release from emergency stockpiles.
4 (03:28) **Deported Illegal Immigrant Charged with Murder of 3-Year-Old Nephew in Florida** - Samuel Antonio Maldonado Arazzo allegedly killed the toddler while at work, showing signs of severe abuse.
5 (04:57) **Vermont Changes Policy Discriminating Against Christian Foster Families** - Alliance Defending Freedom announces a settlement after Christian foster parents lost licenses for refusing to promote gender ideology.
6 (06:03) **Epstein Guard Scrutinized by House Oversight Committee** - Former correctional officer Tova Noel Googled Epstein before his death and had suspicious bank deposits flagged by Chase.
7 (07:16) **Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Sued by Neighbors Over Property Dispute** - Neighbors accuse Shapiro of trespassing and using adverse possession law to claim land for a security fence.

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The FBI warns California of a potential Iranian drone strike, the International Energy Agency is about to add the most barrels of oil it’s ever released, and the former correctional officer who last saw Epstein alive is being called before the House Oversight Committee. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.

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