--- title: "Triangles in the sky: Pentagon declassifies archives on 'unusual' objects in Oman and Afghanistan" description: "πŸ›Έ Pentagon declassifies new UFO files: spherical objects in Oman and a giant triangle over Afghanistan. FBI and CIA documents confirm anomalous flights but do not confirm aliens. πŸ“‚ #UFO #Pentagon #UFO #Trump" date: 2026-08-09T12:04:51.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/pentagon-declassifies-ufo-files-oman-afghanistan-triangle-en tags: [ufo, pentagon, donald-trump, declassified-documents, oman-gulf, afghanistan, fbi] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Triangles in the sky: Pentagon declassifies archives on 'unusual' objects in Oman and Afghanistan ![Triangular flying object with red lights over a night landscape, illustration for the article about Pentagon's declassified archives on UFOs in Oman and Afghanistan](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/09/pentagon-declassifies-ufo-files-oman-afghanistan-triangle/pentagon-declassifies-ufo-files-oman-afghanistan-triangle-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - The Pentagon and FBI published a new batch of UFO documents by order of President Trump. - Archives record incidents in the Gulf of Oman (2021) and over Afghanistan (2002). - Objects demonstrated speeds up to 2092 km/h and lack of noise. - Official position: UFOs are unidentified objects, not necessarily of extraterrestrial origin. ### New wave of declassification: what was hidden in the archives In Washington, on August 9, 2026, another large-scale campaign to release historical documents related to anomalous aerial phenomena concluded. The initiative, launched by order of President Donald Trump, led to the publication of a new batch of files gathered from the deep archives of the Pentagon, FBI, CIA, and State Department. At the center of public attention were not just dry reports, but visualizations and video materials recording objects whose behavior does not fit within the standard framework of modern aviation. Particular attention is drawn to an image created by the FBI based on reports of a triangular UFO, which has become a symbol of this new wave of openness. The Pentagon confirmed that the publication process will continue in batches. The department's press secretary, Sean Parnell, noted that the new collection includes both previously declassified records and historical documents that were previously classified. The main goal stated by the administration is to distinguish between unexplained phenomena and activities related to advanced technologies of adversaries or secret US projects. ### Incident in the Gulf of Oman: 'Powerful' maneuvers of spherical objects One of the most sensational materials in the new collection was six videos recording events in the Gulf of Oman in 2021. According to a US Army report published as part of the investigation, military personnel on an armed aircraft encountered a group of approximately 25 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) during live-fire exercises. The objects were described as having a spherical shape and flying at low altitudes. The movement characteristics of these objects raise questions among analysts. The documents state that the speed of the objects varied from 402 to 2092 km/h. Furthermore, they demonstrated the ability to move in various formations and perform maneuvers described in the report as 'powerful' or 'unusual'. Notably, the UFOs apparently reacted to a shot from the aircraft's main gun, indicating that the objects possessed detection or control systems. ### Shadow over Bagram: Pilot testimony about a giant triangle Another key document contains testimony from a former military pilot, given in 2024, regarding an event he witnessed in Afghanistan in 2002. The incident occurred around 4:30 AM local time near the Bagram airbase. The pilot described the appearance of a very large triangular object that seemed to block out the stars in the sky. According to the testimony, the object moved from west to east, completely silently, maintaining a relatively stable speed and altitude. The pilot estimated the object's speed at approximately 280 km/h but saw no lights or other sources of illumination. The absence of noise and visual signs of engines given the object's dimensions makes its classification extremely difficult. It was this specific case that formed the basis of the FBI visualization depicting a dark triangle with red lights hovering over the ground. ### Contradictory data: Extraterrestrial origin or secret technologies? Despite the sensational nature of the descriptions, the documents contain an important clarification often ignored in panic headlines. The fact that the objects were identified as UFOs (Unidentified Flying Objects) does not mean that US military officials determined their extraterrestrial origin. The term 'UFO' is used in departmental documents solely to denote phenomena or objects that could not be immediately identified during observation. There is a divergence in the interpretation of this data. On one hand, proponents of contact theories point to the impossibility of creating such technologies on Earth, citing the maneuvers in the Gulf of Oman. On the other hand, official Pentagon representatives insist that the publication aims to separate myths from reality, pointing to the possibility that these were either advanced developments by foreign states or secret American projects of which the pilots were unaware. In particular, the documents mention the need to distinguish phenomena from activities related to aviation, balloons, and drones. ### Transparency policy: why is this needed now? The publication of this new batch of documents occurs against a backdrop of increased transparency by the US government. President Trump first mentioned the possibility of declassifying UFO documents in February of last year, and in April tasked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to begin work. The first batch of files was published in May, and now the process is gaining momentum. Experts believe that such openness is necessary to manage public opinion and prevent speculation. In conditions where information about advanced technologies becomes increasingly accessible, the government seeks to control the narrative around UFOs by offering official versions of events recorded in the archives, rather than conspiracy theories. ## πŸ” Fact-Check Verification - [Angel in the sky: Pilot reveals the mystery of declassified US UFO files](https://news.mail.ru/society/70881425/) - Основной источник Ρ„Π°ΠΊΡ‚ΠΎΠ² ΠΎ рассСкрСчивании, ΠΈΠ½Ρ†ΠΈΠ΄Π΅Π½Ρ‚Π°Ρ… Π² ОманС ΠΈ АфганистанС, Π° Ρ‚Π°ΠΊΠΆΠ΅ Ρ†ΠΈΡ‚Π°Ρ‚Ρ‹ Π¨ΠΎΠ½Π° ΠŸΠ°Ρ€Π½Π΅Π»Π»Π°. - [Pentagon publishes new collection of secret UFO files](https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/8813334) - Π”ΠΎΠΏΠΎΠ»Π½ΠΈΡ‚Π΅Π»ΡŒΠ½Ρ‹ΠΉ контСкст ΠΏΠΎ показаниям ΠΏΠΈΠ»ΠΎΡ‚Π°. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: Have the US confirmed the presence of aliens? **A:** No. The documents clearly state that the term UFO means 'unidentified flying objects', and their origin may be related to advanced technologies or aviation, not extraterrestrial civilizations. ### Q: What was recorded in the Gulf of Oman? **A:** In 2021, military personnel observed about 25 spherical objects flying at speeds up to 2092 km/h and performing unusual maneuvers. ### Q: Who initiated the declassification? **A:** The process was initiated by President Donald Trump, who tasked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth with this work.