{
  "id": 8926892,
  "title": "UFOs over Tehran? Mysterious multi-coloured lights spark debate amid US-Iran war",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/ufos-over-tehran-mysterious-multi-coloured-lights-spark-debate-amid",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T13:30:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/world/tehran-mysterious-coloured-lights-ufo-drone-videos-us-iran-war-10887756/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As tensions between the US and Iran continue to escalate, mysterious multi-colored lights have been spotted hovering over Tehran, sparking speculation and debate among observers. Videos from Tehran have shown bright LED lights featuring multiple flashing colors near the Azadegan Expressway, raising questions about the nature of these objects. While no official confirmation has been provided regarding the speed, altitude, distance, or size of the unidentified craft, social media has been abuzz with speculation.\n\nUnverified videos rapidly circulated on social media platforms, fueling the debate surrounding the unidentified object. Some social media users suggested that the phenomenon could be military aircraft, stating, \"It could be drones flying in formation.\" However, others expressed skepticism, commenting, \"We never see UFOs or UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) with RGB (red, green, and blue) lights.\"\n\nThe situation has further intensified with US President Donald Trump issuing fresh warnings to Iranian leadership. During an interaction with a Fox News reporter, Trump stated, \"Iran's leaders should make a deal, rot economically, or be wiped out.\" Despite this stern warning, Trump expressed openness to meeting Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, who is set to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York.\n\nIn response to the US threats, Iran's military commander warned of retaliation against US bases and interests if aggression were to occur. The Islamic Republic has made it clear that any fresh strikes from Washington would trigger sustained retaliation, with America's regional allies also considered parties to the conflict.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Multi-colored lights spotted over Tehran, sparking debate",
    "Videos show bright LED lights near Azadegan Expressway",
    "US President Trump warns Iran, opens door to meeting"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
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        "published": "2026-09-21T09:26:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Pakistan’s Naqvi arrives in Tehran for talks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/pakistans-naqvi-arrives-in-tehran-for-talks",
        "published": "2026-09-21T12:19:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}