Iran Antiaircraft Fires on UFO Over Tehran
On Monday, August 5, 1985, Iranian antiaircraft batteries fire on a shining object that flew over Tehran toward the east at 8:15 PM. A spokesman from the Iranian Joint Chiefs of Staff says the object has not been identified, but the unit initially believes it to be an Iraqi warplane. Other reports speculate the object is a satellite. Iran is at war with Iraq at the time. No other information has come to light about this incident.
Background
1. On August 5, 1985, Iranian antiaircraft batteries fired on an unidentified shining object over Tehran. The object was moving east, and the military initially suspected it to be an Iraqi warplane.
The Incident
On Monday, August 5, 1985, at 8:15 PM, a shining object flew over Tehran toward the east. Iranian antiaircraft batteries engaged the object. A spokesman from the Iranian Joint Chiefs of Staff reported that the object was unidentified.
Investigation
The unit initially believed the object to be an Iraqi warplane. Dolan's account mentions a similar incident in 1976 where the U.S. Sixth Fleet was asked for information. However, Dolan's account provides no information on whether the U.S. Sixth Fleet was contacted in this instance or any follow-up reports.
Significance
The event is another instance of a military encounter with a possible unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP). While limited information is available, the incident adds to the collection of cases where military forces have engaged or observed unusual objects in the sky. The 1976 incident over Tehran, referenced in Dolan's account, is considered one of the most dramatic UFO events in modern history, suggesting the region has been a hotspot for such occurrences.