New Jersey Representative Jeff Van Drew has voiced concerns about unidentified drones seen in the state's airspace, suggesting that they could be originating from an Iranian "mothership" located off the U.S. East Coast. In a conversation with Fox News' Harris Faulkner on Wednesday, Van Drew, who serves on the Transportation Committee and the Aviation Subcommittee, claimed his information came from "very high sources, very qualified sources, very responsible sources."
The Republican lawmaker stated that about a month ago, Iran deployed a mothership capable of launching these drones. He did not reveal the identities of his sources due to confidentiality reasons. Van Drew further mentioned Iran's agreement with China to purchase drones, motherships, and related technology.
He expressed his opinion that the drones should be neutralized, regardless of whether they are controlled by hobbyists or represent a foreign threat, emphasizing that the military is on high alert in response to the situation.
The emergence of these mystery drones has prompted calls for clarity from officials and New Jersey residents alike. Despite the ongoing investigation by the FBI, which includes a public appeal for reporting any drone sightings, a definitive explanation for the drones' presence has not been provided by any major agency.
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