CBS Evening News CBS Evening News, 03/11/26
Mar 11, 2026
An FBI alert warns of a possible Iranian drone threat to the West Coast. Reports reveal a much more severe Iranian drone strike in Kuwait with serious injuries. Police in New York are praised for stopping an alleged bomb plot. Tornado outbreaks cause deadly community damage and forecasts warn of continued severe storms. Lighter moments include sports highlights and a 1,300-mile dog reunion.
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FBI Advisory Raised West Coast Drone Concerns
- The FBI circulated a bulletin warning Iran aspired to conduct a surprise drone attack on the U.S. West Coast.
- CBS found no specific, credible threat details and California officials said there is no imminent threat now.
Kuwait Drone Strike Had Far Higher Casualties
- The Iran drone strike in Kuwait injured far more U.S. service members than first reported, with 60+ wounded and about 30 hospitalized.
- Many suffered brain injuries, shrapnel wounds, and burns after a drone hit a lightly protected double-wide trailer.
Fortification Claims Contrast With Vulnerable Trailer
- The tactical operations center hit in Kuwait lacked effective drone defenses despite claims it was fortified.
- Sources described it as a double-wide trailer with no sirens and no drone-defeat capability when struck by cheap but deadly Shahid drones.