Unidentified Drone Appears Over Washington Army Base, US Military Urgently Strengthens Security
According to news from the U.S. on the 18th, U.S. officials stated that several unidentified drones were recently discovered over an Army base in the capital, Washington. Secretary of State Rubio and Secretary of Defense Hegseth reside at this base. Sources indicate that the U.S. has not yet determined the origin of these drones.
An anonymous senior official stated that on one night in the past 10 days, multiple drones appeared simultaneously over Fort McNair, raising significant alert among U.S. officials. Following the incident, the U.S. military has strengthened related security measures and held a meeting at the White House to discuss response plans.
Sources also indicated that this incident prompted officials to consider whether to relocate Rubio and Hegseth, but both remain at the base for now.
It is reported that against the backdrop of U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran and ongoing regional tensions, the U.S. is increasing its monitoring of potential security threats. The U.S. State Department has requested all American diplomatic missions worldwide to conduct immediate security assessments, and several military facilities within the U.S. have raised their alert levels due to heightened security threats.
The Pentagon declined to comment on the drone incident and the movements of related officials. (CCTV reporter Xu Tao)
Multiple unidentified drones were detected over a U.S. Army base in Washington D.C., prompting increased security measures. U.S. officials have not confirmed the source of the drones. The incident has raised concerns about potential security threats, especially in the context of heightened tensions with Iran. U.S. Secretary of State Rubio and Defense Secretary Hegseth are currently at the base, but no evacuation has occurred.
- Multiple unidentified drones were detected over a U.S. Army base in Washington D.C.
- U.S. Secretary of State Rubio and Defense Secretary Hegseth reside at the base.
- Increased security measures were implemented following the drone sightings.
- The U.S. is monitoring potential security threats amid rising tensions with Iran.
- The Pentagon declined to comment on the drone incident.