A mysterious object spotted in the skies over Iran has sparked speculation about whether it could be a drone, an unidentified aircraft or something else. Videos showing unusual lights over Tehran and other parts of Iran have circulated online amid the ongoing tensions between the US and Iran.
One of the objects was reportedly seen near the Azadegan Expressway in Tehran on September 20. Footage appeared to show a large object with bright, multi-coloured lights moving through the night sky. Another video shared on September 21 showed a group of lights moving over Zahedan.
Several theories have emerged about the sightings. Some people suggested that the object could be a drone or even an illuminated kite, while others linked it to unidentified flying objects. However, Iranian authorities have not publicly confirmed what the objects were.
The sightings have also revived online speculation about the alleged US aircraft known as the TR-3B or “Black Manta”. There is no publicly verified evidence that such an aircraft exists. Claims about its design, technology and capabilities remain unconfirmed.
The Black Manta is often described in conspiracy theories as a large, triangular stealth aircraft capable of flying silently and changing direction quickly. Some theories even claim that it uses advanced plasma or anti-gravity technology, but these claims have not been scientifically established.
The idea gained attention partly because the US has operated secret aircraft in the past. The F-117 Nighthawk, for example, was reportedly seen before the US officially acknowledged the aircraft in 1988. The latest sightings have also drawn comparisons with the famous 1976 Tehran UFO incident, when Iranian fighter jets were sent to investigate a bright object in the sky.
For now, the identity of the objects seen over Iran remains unknown. There is no confirmed evidence connecting them to the alleged Black Manta, leaving the mystery unresolved.
STRANGE OBJECT SEEN IN THE SKIES JUST NOW IN TEHRAN, IRAN
SHIT IS ABOUT TO HIT THE FAN. pic.twitter.com/7Ydwtw0i0t
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