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UFO fever is gripping Iran after dozens of Unidentified Flying Object sightings in the last few days.
State television has shown pictures of a sparkling white disc which it says was filmed over Tehran on Tuesday.
Other UFOs have been spotted in several northern and north-western cities moving quickly through the atmosphere emitting brightly coloured rays. [continued]
East Haven-WTNH, Apr. 30, 2004 7:20 PM
It's not often we report on UFOs, but lately there have been a number of sightings in Iran. And a Connecticut man has the pictures that he says prove something is out there. [continued]
The "Iran starstruck by UFO phenomenon" refers to a series of reported sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in the sky over Iran in 2004. These sightings gained significant media attention and sparked a debate about the existence of extraterrestrial life.
The main evidence for the UFO phenomenon in Iran is the testimony of multiple pilots and military personnel who reported seeing strange and unidentifiable objects in the sky. This includes two Iranian Air Force pilots who attempted to intercept one of the objects but were unable to catch it.
No, the Iranian government has not officially acknowledged the UFO sightings. However, the Iranian Air Force did launch an investigation into the sightings and released a report stating that they were unable to identify the objects.
There are several possible explanations for the UFO sightings in Iran. Some suggest that the objects were advanced military aircraft or drones. Others believe they could be weather balloons or natural phenomena. Some people also speculate that the objects could be evidence of extraterrestrial life.
There have been a few reported sightings of UFOs in Iran since 2004, but none have gained as much attention as the 2004 sightings. In 2012, there were reports of a UFO crashing in the city of Qazvin, but this was later debunked as a hoax. Overall, there have been no substantial follow-up sightings in Iran since 2004.