Drones Spotted Over U.S. Military Bases, Raising Tensions

0:00On March 20th, UN identified drones had been spotted flying over key U.S. military bases, heightening concerns during the ongoing conflict with Iran. On March 9th at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, personnel were told to take cover after one appeared overhead. The base is home to B-52 bombers, vital for national defense. Encourages didn't stop there, with security reports noting waves of 12-15 drones from March 9th through 15th, 2000. 26. These flew over sensitive spots like the flight line, showing unusual signals and resistance to jamming efforts. This comes as the Pentagon ramps up forces in the Middle East, with more ships and marines. Service members at Barksdale stayed on alert for days, but no harm was reported. The sightings echo broader worries about foreign threats amid the war, which kicked off February 28th when U.S. and Israeli strikes hit. Iran's military targets. Drones also appeared over Fort Leslie J. McNair in Washington, D.C. near top officials

1:01like the war secretary and secretary of state. Leaders briefly considered moving them for safety, but decided to keep them in place. Iran has fired back with missiles and drones at U.S. spots and allies, pushing up global energy prices. Those are probing these flights closely as tension simmer.