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Pentagon Denies Iran Link as NJ Congressman Claims 'Mothership' Behind Mystery Drones

Dec 12, 2024, 02:21 AM

Unidentified large drones have been sighted over New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania since November 18, prompting concern among residents and local officials. The drones, described as being the size of SUVs or buses, have been observed flying over key infrastructure, including bridges, tunnels, and military bases, notably near Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, and Bedminster, New Jersey. Congressmen Jeff Van Drew and Chris Smith have suggested that the drones may originate from an Iranian 'mothership' off the East Coast, citing 'very high sources' and calling for them to be shot down. However, the Pentagon has refuted these claims, stating that the drones are not from Iran or any foreign adversary. Homeland Security has shared new details but has yet to identify the source of the drones, leading to frustration among lawmakers such as Dawn Fantasia and mayors like Ryan Herd of Pequannock, who stated, 'We have no idea where these drones are coming from.' Local officials have proposed assembling skywatch taskforces to monitor the situation, as the drones appear to avoid detection by traditional methods.