Unresolved: The 2013 Middle East “Star” UAP Remains a Pentagon Mystery
Department of War — Of all the declassified footage released by the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), the 2013 Middle East “Star” encounter stands out as perhaps the most unsettling. While the public has grown accustomed to the smooth, pill-shaped “Tic-Tacs,” this unresolved case features a jagged, eight pointed silhouette that defies traditional aeronautical design. The footage, captured by a U.S. military infrared sensor, has become a focal point for researchers and analysts due to its unique morphology and the eerie, star-like signature it leaves on thermal tracking systems.
The Anatomy of an Anomaly
The video, submitted by United States Central Command, spans one minute and 46 seconds of high-stakes tracking. The object is described officially as an “area of contrast resembling an eight pointed star with arms of alternating length.”
Key technical details from the encounter include:
The “Exhaust” Trail: Between the 11 and 29-second marks, the object produces a visible trail. Unlike standard jet contrails, which dissipate in a predictable stream, this trail appears to follow the object’s erratic shifts within the sensor’s field of view.
High-Velocity Maneuvers: The “Star” repeatedly exits the sensor’s frame at extreme angles, first plunging out of the bottom right and later accelerating through the top left. These movements suggest a propulsion system capable of instantaneous directional changes.
Absence of Control Surfaces: Despite the complex, multi-pointed shape, there are no visible wings, rudders, or rotors. In the world of aerospace engineering, such a shape is notoriously “dirty” meaning it should create massive drag, yet the object moves with seamless efficiency.
A Silent Report
Perhaps the strangest aspect of the DOD_111689051 file is what is missing: the testimony. According to AARO, the original military reporter provided no oral or written description of the event. This leaves the infrared data as the sole witness to the encounter. The lack of context from the pilots or sensor operators involved only deepens the mystery of why this specific craft was being tracked over a sensitive military theater in the Middle East.
The “Creep” Factor in UAP Disclosure
For those following the “Guide To The Upcoming Alien Disclosure,” the 2013 Star is often cited as the “creepiest” of the declassified fleet. Its resemblance to ancient celestial symbols, combined with the cold, mechanical precision of its flight path, sets it apart from more “drone-like” sightings. While AARO maintains that the description is provided for informational purposes only and does not reflect a “factual determination” of the object’s nature, the video remains a chilling reminder of the unknown. As the push for transparency continues, the 2013 Star remains a haunting, unresolved puzzle in the Pentagon’s growing archive of the unexplained.
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