Brilliant UFO seen in Abadan Iran

Summary

In May 1953, thousands of people in Abadan, Iran, observed a bright object with a comet-like tail. The object, described as circular and larger than the moon, appeared in the northwest and moved rapidly northeast for 20 minutes. Witnesses claimed it wasn't a rocket due to the lack of smoke.

US authorities received reports from local press and analyzed the situation. Although no sightings were reported from other parts of Khuzistan, the phenomenon generated interest due to its size and speed. Investigators considered explanations like fireballs or balloons, but no definitive conclusion was reached.