US Officials report unidentified drones over Washington military base

WASHINGTON, March 20 (YPA) – US media outlets have reported sightings of unidentified drones flying over a sensitive military base in Washington, DC, in a significant security development amid rising military tensions in the Middle East.

The Wall Street Journal said US authorities observed the drones over Fort McNair, which includes residences of Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, noting that the origin and operators of the drones remain unknown.

The Washington Post added that the military is assessing potential threats while increasing security measures.

Officials reported that multiple drones flew over the base on a single night over the past ten days, prompting tightened security and a White House meeting to address the incident.

A senior US administration official confirmed that the military has enhanced monitoring and readiness amid heightened alert status linked to US and Israeli strikes against Iran and the potential for expanded threats. Washington has also issued a global security alert for its diplomatic missions and reviewed security protocols in anticipation of “possible repercussions” from the Middle East escalation.