Bystanders observed a bright unidentified object in the sky of Qom Province, Iran. No explanation has been provided yet regarding the strange phenomenon in the province located in the northern part of the country. Additionally, sightings of unidentified objects were reported in most Iraqi provinces, including Baghdad, Erbil, Salah al-Din, and Anbar. Citizens in Iraq captured images of the moving object.
According to information, Russia conducted an intercontinental missile test, which resulted in the bright object being seen in several countries. The Syrian Ministry of Defense released a video of the ballistic missile launch:
. In light of these sightings, Ukraine declared a state of maximum alert over fears of a widespread Russian attack, and Israel entered a state of alert due to fears of an Iranian strike.Sputnik reported from the Russian Ministry of Defense: "We conducted a test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile from the Kapustin Yar testing site. The missile was observed over Iran, Iraq, Syria, and occupied Palestine."
