Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Security Concerns Rise After Mystery Drones Spotted in DC


(MENAFN) Unidentified drones were reportedly observed flying over a US military installation in Washington, DC, where Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are based, prompting heightened security measures and internal discussions, according to reports on Wednesday.

The aerial activity was detected over Fort McNair during a single night within the past 10 days, though officials have not been able to determine the drones’ origin, as stated by sources familiar with the matter.

Reports indicate that the incident led authorities to consider relocating Rubio and Hegseth as a precaution, although both officials have remained at their current residences, according to a senior administration figure.

According to reports, US military forces have been operating under increased alert levels since the beginning of US-Israeli military actions against Iran on February 28.

A senior Pentagon spokesperson declined to provide further details, stating that discussing Hegseth’s movements would be "grossly irresponsible."

The State Department has not issued any response to requests for comment regarding the situation.

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