The US government, through the White House, denied a report
broadcast by ABC News suggesting that Iran was preparing attacks against the
country's west coast. According to US authorities, the information published by
the network did not constitute a confirmed threat and was labeled as fake news
or based on unverified data.
US administration officials stated that the news report
misinterpreted a preliminary communication related to national security. They
explained that the document in question was part of the standard procedures for
exchanging information between security agencies and did not constitute an
alert backed by concrete evidence of an imminent attack.
The White House emphasized that, to date, there is no
credible evidence indicating that Iran is planning military actions or attacks
against US territory on the Pacific coast. Authorities also urged caution when
disseminating information related to national security, as reports based on
rumors or incomplete data can generate unnecessary alarm among the population.
The incident unfolds against an international backdrop of
geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which has heightened sensitivity to
any information about potential threats or reprisals. Given this situation,
U.S. authorities reiterated that they continue to monitor the international
landscape and maintain coordination with security agencies to ensure the
country's protection.