A mysterious drone invasion in New Jersey has sparked calls for a 'state of emergency' as officials suggested they are coming from an Iranian 'mothership' off the East Coast.
Republican Rep Jeff Van Drew said Wednesday that Iran launched the vessel 'probably about a month ago' after making a deal with China 'to purchase drones, a mothership and other technologies.'
'These drones should be shot down,' he told FOX News, adding that 'the military is on full alert with this.'
However, the Pentagon rushed to claim there is no evidence the drones are the work of an adversary and denied there's an Iranian 'mothership' lurking off the coast.
Pentagon press secretary Sabrina Sing said in a briefing: 'At this time we have no evidence that these activities are coming from a foreign entity or the work of an adversary.'
Concern about unexplained UFOs began in mid-November when 'car-sized' drones appeared over the US Army's Picatinny Arsenal in Rockaway and President-elect Donald Trump´s golf course in Bedminster.
During a Tuesday congressional hearing, Sen Jon Bramnick (R) said: 'The State of New Jersey should issue a limited state of emergency banning all drones until the public receives an explanation regarding these multiple sightings.'
The FBI has admitted that it does not know who is behind the flying objects, while the US military insisted it is not responsible. The White House says it is 'closely' monitoring the situation.
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