
The State Department's closure of posts and evacuation guidance reflect growing concern for U.S. personnel as Iranian barrages strain regional defenses and interceptor reserves. The domestic FBI warning about possible Iran-launched drones to the U.S. West Coast—and subsequent public rejection of an imminent homeland threat by the White House and California's governor—highlights a gap between intelligence alerts and public messaging. That divergence could affect public preparedness and complicate coordination of protective measures even as the Pentagon records U.S. casualties.
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