Drones were detected above Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, District of Columbia, where Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reside, according to a report by the Washington Post. Multiple drones appeared over the base on one night within the past ten days, prompting a White House meeting to discuss response options and potential security enhancements. Officials have not determined who was responsible for the flights.

The sightings come as the military remains on heightened alert due to the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Some officials are reportedly considering whether to relocate Rubio and Hegseth from the base, though neither has moved. A Pentagon spokesman declined to comment on the matter, citing security concerns.

The incident follows other recent security disruptions, including lockdowns at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida, which houses Central Command and is overseeing military operations related to Iran. Meanwhile, the State Department has ordered diplomatic posts worldwide to review security measures amid fears of potential spillover from tensions in the Middle East.

Officials say drone threats have become more frequent since the 2020 strike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani. Iranian threats have also targeted prominent former officials, leading to heightened security measures in recent years.