Drones Detected Over U.S. Military Base Housing Secretary Of State Rubio, Pentagon Chief Hegseth In Washington
Drones Detected Over U.S. Military Base Housing Secretary Of State Rubio, Pentagon Chief Hegseth In Washington
Officials have not determined where the drones came from, the report said, citing two of the people familiar with the matter, leaving questions over their origin unanswered.
Heightened security concerns have emerged in Washington following reports that unidentified drones were detected over a sensitive U.S. military facility.
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According to the Washington Post, the drones were spotted above Fort McNair, where Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth reside, citing three people briefed on the situation.
Officials have not determined where the drones came from, the report said, citing two of the people familiar with the matter, leaving questions over their origin unanswered.
The incident prompted discussions within government circles about the possibility of relocating Rubio and Hegseth from the base due to safety concerns.
However, the secretaries have not moved, the report added, citing a senior administration official who confirmed they remain at the installation.
The newspaper said the U.S. military was monitoring potential threats more closely because of the heightened alert level over the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran.
Reuters reported it could not independently verify the development at the time.
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Both the Pentagon and the U.S. State Department did not respond to requests for comment regarding the situation.
Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell declined to discuss the drones with the Washington Post when contacted.
“The department cannot comment on the secretary’s (Hegseth’s) movements for security reasons, and reporting on such movements is grossly irresponsible,” he told the Post.
