The US Federal Bureau of Investigation has warned law enforcement agencies in California that Iran may be planning a drone attack on the US west coast in retaliation for American military actions. According to an alert obtained by ABC News, the warning, issued in late February, said Iran had expressed intent to launch a surprise strike using unmanned aerial vehicles from an unidentified vessel if the United States initiated operations against it. The alert did not specify timing, targets, or attackers.

The warning comes as former President Donald Trump’s administration continues aggressive military operations against Iran, while Tehran has responded with drone attacks across parts of the Middle East. Both the FBI’s Los Angeles office and the White House declined to comment on the matter.

US intelligence agencies have also raised concerns about Mexican drug cartels developing drone capabilities that could threaten US security forces. Former Homeland Security intelligence chief John Cohen said potential attacks could come from both the Pacific and the Mexican border, underscoring the importance of the FBI’s alert for state and local preparedness.

More than 43,000 US citizens have left the Middle East for the United States since February 28, following the outbreak of conflict with Iran, according to a spokesperson for the US Department of State. Spokesperson Tommy Pigott said a special task force was formed to assist citizens, helping at least 30,000 Americans return home.

The State Department reported that over two dozen chartered flights were operated to evacuate citizens from the region. However, these flights carried less than 40 percent of their capacity on average, as many Americans preferred to travel on commercial flights. The evacuation process by air and land remains ongoing.

The department added that any US citizen seeking assistance to return home can still apply for support through the ongoing evacuation program.

US President Donald Trump announced that his administration will lift certain sanctions on oil-producing countries to help reduce fuel prices during the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. He made the statement on Monday after talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, though he did not specify which countries or sanctions would be affected. The announcement came as crude oil prices, which had surged to about $120 per barrel on Sunday, fell below $90.

Trump also mentioned Chinese President Xi Jinping, noting the roles of Russia as a major oil exporter and China as a key importer. Following Trump’s remarks that the Iran war might end sooner than expected, oil prices dropped further and stock markets rose. Treasury Secretary Scott Besant had earlier said Washington was considering lifting sanctions on Russian oil, and the US had temporarily allowed India to purchase Russian oil shipments.

Putin stated that Russia was ready to supply oil and gas to Europe under conditions, as the Hormuz Strait remained closed due to the Iran conflict.

US President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to Iran on Tuesday, saying that any attempt by Tehran to block oil exports from the region would trigger a response twenty times harsher than before. The statement came after Iran threatened to halt oil shipments, prompting Trump to assert that the United States had already inflicted significant damage on Iran’s military and that the conflict would end before his four-week deadline expired.

The tension follows the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new supreme leader, signaling a tougher stance from Tehran. Despite the escalation, Trump’s assurance of a quick end to the conflict led to a notable drop in global oil prices and affected stock markets. The Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply passes, remains largely paralyzed due to the ongoing hostilities.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards dismissed Trump’s remarks as nonsense, insisting that Tehran would decide when the war ends. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also ruled out any possibility of renewed talks with the United States.

Supporters of the Trump administration are increasingly urging it to end the ongoing war with Iran, according to an Al Jazeera report from Washington. The report notes that the U.S. government has yet to present a convincing justification for the conflict to the American public. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cited Iran’s role in supplying advanced explosive devices during the Iraq war as a reason for the current campaign, but this explanation has not resonated widely.

The report highlights that unlike previous U.S. military operations in seven other countries, this war is directly affecting ordinary Americans. Rising fuel prices are straining household budgets, and disruptions in fertilizer supplies from the Middle East could create serious problems for U.S. agriculture during the upcoming planting season.

Public sentiment in the United States appears to be turning against the military campaign, with growing indications that citizens do not support the ongoing operation.

On Monday, Anthropic filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense after being labeled a supply chain risk. Within hours, nearly 40 employees from OpenAI and Google, including Google’s chief scientist Jeff Dean, submitted an amicus brief supporting Anthropic’s case. The brief criticized the Trump administration’s decision and warned of the dangers posed by certain military uses of artificial intelligence.

The dispute stems from Anthropic’s refusal to allow its AI technology to be used for domestic mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons. Following the breakdown of negotiations, the Pentagon’s designation barred Anthropic from military contracts and restricted other companies using its products. The brief argued that the designation was retaliatory and harmful to the public interest, emphasizing that AI-driven surveillance and autonomous lethal systems pose serious ethical and governance risks.

The signatories, describing themselves as engineers and researchers from leading U.S. AI labs, urged for guardrails and human oversight in military AI applications, warning that current systems remain unreliable and potentially dangerous when deployed without proper constraints.

Australia has announced the deployment of a long-range military surveillance aircraft and missiles to the Persian Gulf region, citing potential threats of Iranian attacks on 12 countries. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the Royal Australian Air Force will send an E-7A Wedgetail surveillance aircraft and support personnel for four weeks to strengthen airspace monitoring and regional security.

According to Australian authorities, the deployment follows a request from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In addition to the aircraft, Australia will supply the UAE with advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles. Albanese emphasized that the move is defensive, aimed at enhancing the Gulf nations’ protective capabilities and ensuring airspace safety.

The decision came after a phone conversation between Albanese and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The prime minister also cited the safety of approximately 115,000 Australian citizens living in the Middle East, including 24,000 in the UAE, as a key reason for the deployment.

The United States has deployed its advanced hypersonic missile system, known as 'Dark Eagle', on foreign soil for the first time. According to the U.S. Army, the system was sent to northern Australia to participate in a multinational military exercise. The 'Dark Eagle' can travel at more than five times the speed of sound and strike targets up to 1,725 miles away.

A key feature of the missile is its ability to alter its trajectory mid-flight, making it extremely difficult for enemy radar or defense systems to detect or intercept. U.S. officials stated that the deployment demonstrates the country's capability to rapidly position advanced weapons in the Indo-Pacific region.

The move also signals Washington’s commitment to ensuring the security of its allies in the region, according to the officials cited in the report.

US President Donald Trump announced that his administration is considering easing certain oil-related sanctions to counter rising energy prices. Speaking to reporters on March 10, 2026, he said that sanctions on some countries could be lifted temporarily until the situation stabilizes. Trump added that the move could potentially lead to lasting peace, though he did not specify which countries or sanctions were under review.

During the same press conference, Trump mentioned having a “very good” phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin but provided no further details. The report noted that the United States had already temporarily relaxed sanctions to allow India to purchase Russian oil stranded at sea.

The announcement signals a possible shift in US energy and foreign policy, though the lack of specifics leaves uncertainty about which nations might benefit and how long the easing would last.

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned of severe consequences if Iran obstructs oil transportation through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions in the Middle East. In an online statement on March 10, 2026, Trump said that any Iranian move to halt oil flow would be met with a response twenty times harsher than any previous U.S. action. He added that the United States could strike targets that would make it nearly impossible for Iran to rebuild as a functioning state. Trump cautioned that such a scenario would bring 'death, fire and destruction,' though he expressed hope that it would not occur.

The Strait of Hormuz is a critical maritime route through which about 20 percent of the world’s oil supply passes. Ongoing conflict in the region has already reduced shipping activity through the strait, leading to a sharp rise in global oil prices, according to the report.

The statement underscores the escalating geopolitical risks surrounding energy security and trade routes in the Middle East.

US President Donald Trump told CBS News that his administration is considering taking control of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The waterway, through which about one-fifth of the world’s oil supply passes, has become a focal point of tension following the outbreak of war between the United States, Israel, and Iran ten days ago. Trump said the strait remains open for now, but the White House is thinking about securing it and could take various actions there.

Since the conflict began, commercial shipping through the strait has largely come to a halt. Iran has not yet closed the passage but has warned that it would attack any US or Israeli oil tanker attempting to transit the route. The situation underscores the growing risks to global energy transport and regional stability as hostilities continue.

The US consideration of direct control over the strait could further escalate tensions with Iran, though no specific timeline or operational details were disclosed.

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by telephone with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss the ongoing conflict involving Iran. According to Kremlin foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov, Putin presented several proposals aimed at achieving a swift resolution to the Iran war. The conversation also touched on the situation in Venezuela in the context of the Ukraine war and global oil markets.

During a separate meeting at the Kremlin, Putin warned that the conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel has triggered a global energy crisis. He cautioned that oil transport through the Strait of Hormuz could soon come to a complete halt. Putin urged Russian oil and gas companies to take advantage of the current circumstances while emphasizing that Russia remains ready to supply energy to various countries, including those in Europe, through long-term agreements beyond political considerations.

Putin reaffirmed that Moscow will continue providing energy resources to its “trusted partners,” highlighting Russia’s position as the world’s second-largest oil exporter and holder of the largest natural gas reserves.

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the ongoing war with Iran is nearing its end. In an interview with CBS News on Monday, Trump stated that he believes the war is almost over, claiming Iran now lacks an effective navy, communication system, and air force. He added that Iran’s missile capabilities have also been dismantled.

Trump noted that the United States is ahead of schedule in the conflict and suggested that the war’s conclusion depends largely on his own plans. When asked if he had a message for Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, Trump replied that he had none.

Earlier, the White House had indicated that the war could last more than a month, but it is currently in its tenth day, suggesting a faster-than-expected progression according to Trump’s remarks.

Anthropic has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government after being designated a supply-chain risk by the Trump administration. The case, lodged in a California district court, accuses the administration of retaliating against the company for refusing to relax its restrictions on the acceptable uses of its artificial intelligence technology, particularly concerning mass domestic surveillance and fully autonomous weapons. The company argues that the designation and related actions violate its constitutional rights and unlawfully punish it for its stance on AI safety.

The dispute follows weeks of tension between Anthropic and the Department of Defense over military applications of AI. The supply-chain risk label, typically reserved for foreign entities posing cybersecurity or national security threats, led President Donald Trump to order all federal agencies to stop using Anthropic’s technology within six months. The move sparked bipartisan concern about the potential chilling effect on companies that disagree with government policy.

According to the lawsuit, several agencies, including the General Services Administration, Treasury, and State Department, have already ended or plan to end contracts with Anthropic. The Pentagon declined to comment on the matter.

U.S. President Donald Trump said the future of the ongoing war with Iran depends on joint decisions between the United States and Israel. In a phone interview with CNN on Sunday, Trump stated that while he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are in discussions, he will make the final decision at the appropriate time. Earlier, on March 3, Trump had expressed hope that the conflict would end within four weeks, though U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth later suggested it could last six to eight weeks.

The conflict follows failed nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington that ran from February 6 to 27 without reaching an agreement. On February 28, the U.S. military launched “Operation Epic Fury” in Iran, while Israel simultaneously began “Operation Roaring Lion.” In retaliation, Iran has been launching drone and missile attacks on U.S. bases, embassies, and oil facilities across the Middle East, including in Saudi Arabia, over the past ten days.

China has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gulf region, while Turkey and the United Kingdom have also reported military movements related to the conflict.