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During the New Jersey drone scare, Rep. Jeff Van Drew (D–N.J.) claimed that the hostile intrusions were coming from an Iranian "mothership" off the Eastern Seaboard.
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During New Jersey drone scare Rep Jeff Van Drew claimed hostile intrusions were coming from an Iranian "mothership"
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News Article
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{
    "claim": "hostile intrusions were coming from an Iranian \"mothership\"",
    "event": "New Jersey drone scare",
    "person": "Jeff Van Drew",
    "position": "Rep. (D\u2013N.J.)"
}
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Created
February 16, 2026 at 7:34 AM (3 months ago)
Last Updated
February 16, 2026 at 7:34 AM (3 months ago)

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https://reason.com/2026/02/13/the-el-paso-drone-scare-is-the-future-of-national-security-paranoia

The article discusses the increasing national security paranoia surrounding drone sightings, using the El Paso incident as a prime example. It highlights the overreactions and disruptions caused by these scares, drawing parallels to the Cold War and the Chinese balloon incident.

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