UFO Sighted Near Iran-USSR Border in 1966

Summary

In June 1966, a pilot observed an unusual phenomenon while flying near the Iran-USSR border. As he approached a beacon in the area, he saw a bright white sphere that appeared to grow in size while its intensity faded. The object appeared suddenly and remained visible for several minutes, prompting the pilot and nearby aircraft to comment on it. Despite excellent weather conditions, the phenomenon was barely visible from the ground, perhaps only in its final stages. The pilot had no clear explanation for what he saw, though he speculated it might have been caused by gases illuminated by the sun following a non-conventional explosion. This declassified CIA report highlights how UFO sightings in the 1960s sparked curiosity and mystery.