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Authorities in the United States have detected in recent days the presence of unidentified drones flying over a military base in Washington where Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reside, in an incident that has raised national security alarms.
The Washington Post reported on this case, citing sources close to the situation. They claim that several drones were spotted in a single night over the Fort Lesley J. McNair base, a strategic facility located near the major institutions of American political power.
Authorities have not yet been able to determine the origin of the devices or who is behind their operation.
The incident has prompted the immediate opening of an investigation by law enforcement, who are trying to determine whether it is an act of surveillance, a technological test, or a direct threat against senior officials of the United States Government.
So far, those responsible have not been identified, nor has the origin of the devices been confirmed.
The gravity of the incident lies in the profile of the affected base. Fort McNair is not just a military installation; it is home to key figures in the foreign and defense policy of the United States.
Despite this, neither Rubio nor Hegseth has been evacuated, although security measures around the perimeter have been strengthened.
The episode takes place in a context of maximum international tension. The United States and Israel are conducting military operations against Iran, which has raised the alert level for potential reprisals.
The FBI recently warned about Iranian plans to launch drone attacks against U.S. territory, specifically on the California coast. According to that alert, Tehran could use drones launched from vessels in the Pacific Ocean, raising concerns about the ability of foreign actors to operate near U.S. soil.
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