In this episode of Mysteries of UFOs, we explore the Tehran UFO Incident of 1976, one of the most credible military UFO encounters ever recorded. On September 19, civilians and air traffic controllers in Tehran reported a large, glowing object in the night sky. The Iranian Air Force scrambled two F-4 Phantom II jets to investigate. Both jets experienced instrument and weapons system failures as they approached the object—failures that ceased once they disengaged.

Lieutenant Parviz Jafari, piloting the second jet, reported seeing a massive radiant sphere that released smaller glowing objects, one of which appeared to pursue his aircraft before rejoining the main craft. Another descended toward the ground, seemingly landing near Karaj. The object was tracked on radar, and multiple civilians confirmed the sighting.

A declassified U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency report called it a “classic UFO case,” citing credible witnesses, radar confirmation, and unexplained technological interference. To this day, no definitive explanation has been found, making the Tehran UFO Incident one of the strongest cases for unidentified aerial phenomena in modern history.

In this episode of Mysteries of UFOs, we revisit the Battle of Nuremberg of 1561, one of the earliest and most vivid reports of unexplained aerial phenomena. Citizens described strange objects—spheres, crosses, tubes, and rods—filling the sky, moving erratically, and appearing to battle before many fell to earth in flames. Chronicled by artist Hans Glaser in a detailed woodcut and broadsheet, the event was interpreted at the time as a divine sign, reflecting the apocalyptic fears of Renaissance Europe.

Theories range from atmospheric phenomena like sun dogs or meteors, to mass hysteria, to an early UFO encounter. Some UFO researchers note the parallels to modern sightings, especially the description of cylinders releasing spheres resembling “motherships” with smaller craft. Whether natural or extraterrestrial, the Battle of Nuremberg endures as a powerful reminder that humanity’s fascination with mysterious skies stretches far back into history.

In this episode of Mysteries of UFOs, we explore the Chilean UFO Flap, a decades-long wave of UFO sightings involving civilians, commercial pilots, and the military. Notable cases include the 2010 El Bosque Air Show, where cameras captured a fast-moving object, and the 2014 Chilean Navy helicopter encounter, which recorded an unidentified craft emitting heat plumes on infrared video. Investigations by Chile’s official UFO agency, CEFAA, have left some cases unexplained, with objects displaying capabilities beyond known human technology.

Chile’s unique geography, clear skies, and government transparency make it one of the most active and credible UFO hotspots in the world, continuing to intrigue researchers and the public alike.

In this episode of Mysteries of UFOs, we examine the Travis Walton Abduction, one of the most famous alien abduction cases in history. In 1975, Walton and six coworkers spotted a UFO in the Arizona forest. When Walton approached the object, a beam of light struck him, and he disappeared. After a massive search and rising suspicions of foul play, Walton reappeared five days later, claiming he had been taken aboard a spacecraft and examined by alien beings.

The story gained national attention, with multiple witnesses, passed polygraph tests, and enduring consistency in their testimonies. Though skeptics suggest it could have been a hoax or hallucination, the case remains one of the most compelling and controversial UFO encounters ever recorded.

In this episode of Mysteries of UFOs, we explore the Tehran UFO Incident, one of the most credible and well-documented military UFO encounters in history. On September 19, 1976, Iranian Air Force pilots were scrambled to intercept a brightly glowing object reported over Tehran. As the jets approached, their instruments and weapons systems mysteriously failed. One pilot, Lt. Parviz Jafari, described a fast-moving, luminous craft and smaller objects that appeared to engage his aircraft.

In this episode of Mysteries of UFOs, we explore the Shag Harbour Incident, often called Canada’s Roswell. On October 4, 1967, multiple witnesses in the fishing village of Shag Harbour, Nova Scotia, saw a glowing, diamond-shaped object with flashing lights descend into the ocean. Believed to be a plane crash, rescue efforts and military divers searched the waters—but no wreckage was ever found.

The Canadian government officially labeled it a "UFO," making it one of the rare cases with formal recognition. Despite theories ranging from military experiments to extraterrestrial craft, the case remains unexplained more than 50 years later and is remembered as one of the most credible and mysterious UFO events in history.

In this episode of Mysteries of UFOs, we investigate the Cash-Landrum Incident, a chilling UFO encounter from December 29, 1980, near Dayton, Texas. Betty Cash, Vickie Landrum, and Vickie’s grandson Colby encountered a diamond-shaped craft emitting intense heat and flames, followed by a formation of military helicopters. After the event, all three suffered from severe health issues resembling radiation sickness.

Despite filing a lawsuit against the U.S. government, their case was dismissed due to lack of evidence. The government denied involvement, and the craft’s origin remains unknown. The incident stands as one of the few UFO cases with long-term physical consequences, and it remains unsolved to this day.

In this episode of Mysteries of UFOs, we explore the Belgian UFO Wave, a series of extraordinary UFO sightings that occurred between 1989 and 1990 across Belgium. Thousands of eyewitnesses, including police officers, military personnel, and civilians, reported seeing large, silent, triangular-shaped craft with bright lights. The Belgian Air Force took the sightings seriously, even scrambling F-16 jets to intercept the unknown objects, which displayed maneuvers beyond any known aircraft.

Despite radar confirmation, pilot encounters, and widespread testimony, no official explanation was ever given. The Belgian UFO Wave remains one of the most credible and well-documented cases in UFO history, still baffling experts and captivating enthusiasts decades later.

In this episode of Mysteries of UFOs, we explore the Gulf Breeze Sightings, a wave of UFO encounters that took place in Gulf Breeze, Florida, between 1987 and 1992. The sightings began when local contractor Ed Walters captured multiple Polaroid photos of a disc-shaped craft and claimed repeated close encounters. His reports gained national attention, prompting others in the community to come forward with similar sightings.

While some believed Gulf Breeze had become a UFO hotspot, skeptics raised doubts—especially after a foam UFO model was discovered in Walters’ former home, suggesting a possible hoax. Despite the controversy, the sheer number of independent sightings and witness testimonies keeps the case alive as one of the most debated events in UFO history.

This episode of Mysteries of UFOs explores the Westall UFO Encounter, one of Australia's most compelling and well-documented UFO sightings. On April 6, 1966, over 200 students, teachers, and residents in Melbourne witnessed a silver, disc-shaped object hovering and maneuvering in the sky before landing in a nearby field. The craft then lifted off and disappeared, allegedly followed by military intervention. Witnesses later reported being warned to stay silent, fueling decades of conspiracy theories and investigations. Despite the large number of credible eyewitnesses, no official explanation has ever been released, and the incident remains a major mystery in UFO history.