Key Facts

• Iranian officials accused the U.S. of thinking about a "false flag incident" which means creating a scenario that looks like someone else's doing.
• The accusation came after news suggested Iran might plan a drone attack on California.
• The U.S. White House dismissed the report as false and asked for its retraction.
• The report was based on an unverified tip sent to California law enforcement.
• President Trump's spokesperson stated there was no actual threat from Iran to the U.S.
• The news was initially published by ABC News and later denied by the White House.