Iran warns of ‘false flag attacks’ by US, Israel
Iran alleges US/Israel could stage “false flag” incidents as US domestic threat reporting circulates.
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Summary
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei claims the US and Israel could conduct “false flag attacks” and blame Tehran, pointing to an alleged drone incident in Oman and warning that attacks on US soil could be misattributed to Iran. The comments are reported alongside separate US reporting that the FBI warned California law enforcement about a potential Iranian retaliatory drone threat, which ABC News said the FBI characterized as unverified.
Reality Check
The core verifiable fact is that an Iranian spokesperson publicly alleged the risk of “false flag” incidents; the article does not provide independent evidence for the Oman-drone replication claim or for a specific planned “false flag” operation. Separately, ABC News reported an FBI alert to California law enforcement about a possible Iranian retaliatory drone threat, which the FBI said was unverified. (yahoo.com)
Detail
Iran FM spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei warned of possible US/Israeli “false flag attacks.”
He claimed Iran’s forces openly declare targets they strike.
He referenced a drone attack in Oman as an example, alleging the US replicated an explosive “kamikaze” drone.
He warned attacks on the US mainland could be falsely attributed to Iran.
The piece links these claims to ABC News reporting that the FBI warned California agencies about potential Iranian retaliatory attacks, and later said the tip was unverified.
The article frames the broader conflict as sparked by US/Israel attacks on Tehran on February 28, 2026.