A senior Republican congressman has suggested that mysterious drones observed in New Jersey in recent weeks could be launched from an Iranian “mothership” stationed off the U.S. East Coast. These explosive allegations, made by Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), have sparked serious national security concerns as speculation intensifies over the purpose and origin of the unusual aerial activity.
In an interview with Harris Faulkner on Fox News Wednesday, Van Drew, who serves on both the House Judiciary Committee and the Transportation Committee’s Aviation Subcommittee, cited “high-level sources” indicating that Iran is behind the unsettling drone activity.
“Iran launched a mothership probably about a month ago that contains these drones. That mothership is off the East Coast of the United States,” Van Drew explained. “They’ve launched drones, everything that we can see or hear, and again, these are from high sources. I don’t say this lightly.”
In recent weeks, residents of New Jersey have reported sightings of large drones, described as being the size of SUVs, particularly near notable locations, including former President Donald Trump’s estate. The reports have caused growing alarm, with theories ranging from foreign espionage to advanced technology testing. Van Drew dismissed speculation that the drones might be part of a U.S. government operation or the work of hobbyists.
“We know it’s not our own government because they would have let us know. It could have been some really glorified hobbyists doing something unbelievable. They don’t have the technology,” he said. “The third possibility is someone from an adversarial country doing this… and I think it very possibly could be Iran.”
“These drones should be shot down, whether it’s some crazy hobbyist we can’t imagine or whether it is Iran,” Van Drew added. “We are not getting the full picture, and the military is on alert with this.”
While specifics are still scarce, Van Drew warned that the drones are likely gathering sensitive information and pose a “clear and present danger” to the U.S. and its leadership. Faulkner also raised concerns about how the drones are being refueled and where they are landing, stressing the need for immediate action.
“How are they fueling them? They have to land somewhere. Drones don’t fly forever,” Faulkner noted. “Why don’t they shut down the airspace? Yes, it’s inconvenient. Yes, it’s the holidays. Shut it down. But if you start shooting things down without knowing how they’re fueled, that could lead to mass explosions.”
These allegations have yet to be confirmed by federal authorities, but Van Drew insists his claims are credible and based on confidential sources. “This isn’t just Jeff Van Drew talking on TV to say something outrageous. I’m telling you straight from very high-positioned individuals who are telling me this,” he said. “We’ve got to figure out how they work, what they do, and make sure we can deal with them… safely.”
Van Drew concluded with a serious warning about the potential severity of the threat. “Right now, they’re probably extracting information,” he said. “This is a clear and present danger to the United States and to our President-elect, and it’s serious business.”
The claims are likely to intensify ongoing concerns over national security and potential foreign surveillance as investigations into the mysterious drones’ origins and capabilities continue.
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