DISCLOSURE / FILE

Persian Gulf Infrared Formation Track 17 Minutes 2019

DOW-UAP-PR098, "UFOs in formation over Persian Gulf?"

A Department of War / AARO release describing an infrared video, uploader-titled "UFOs in formation over Persian Gulf?", likely from a U.S. military sensor in the CENTCOM area of responsibility, uploaded to a classified network in October 2019.

Brief

This is a May 22, 2026 Department of War release (PR098) tied to a March 6, 2026 request by eight U.S. House members for access to 51 potentially UAP-related records held by the Department of War and the Intelligence Community. AARO located responsive materials on a classified network, many lacking a substantiated chain-of-custody, including a 17-minute, 36-second infrared video AARO assesses is likely derived from a U.S. military platform operating within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The video, uploaded to a classified network in October 2019, tracks an area of contrast that the sensor repeatedly zooms in and out on as the object enters and exits the frame. AARO states the timestamped description is informational only and should not be read as an analytical judgment or factual determination about the event.

Metadata

Agency: Department of War
Release: 5/22/26
Location: CENTCOM
Type: VIDEO • .mp4
Length: 17:36
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Programs: AARO
Tags: infrared video, formation, Persian Gulf, CENTCOM, 2019, classified-network upload, 2026 release

Key points

On March 6, 2026, eight members of the U.S. House of Representatives requested access to 51 potentially UAP-related records reportedly held by the Department of War and the Intelligence Community.p.1
AARO identified responsive materials on a classified network, and notes many of these materials lack a substantiated chain-of-custody.p.1
The video's uploader-defined title is "UFOs in formation over Persian Gulf?"p.1
AARO assesses the video is likely derived from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform operating within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.p.1
A user uploaded the video to a classified network in October 2019; total duration is 00:17:36.p.1
The sensor repeatedly zooms in and out to track an area of contrast that at higher magnification appears as multiple distinct areas of contrast, and at times is indistinguishable from the video grain.p.1
AARO states the description is informational only and should not be interpreted as an analytical judgment, investigative conclusion, or factual determination.p.1

Most interesting

The 'formation' impression comes from a single area of contrast that resolves into multiple distinct areas only at higher magnification, per the timestamped description.
Many of the responsive materials AARO surfaced lack a substantiated chain-of-custody, a caveat the release states up front.
The video runs 17 minutes 36 seconds, most of it the sensor zooming in and out and making contrast adjustments as the object blends into the video grain.
The release pairs the sensationally framed uploader title with an explicit disclaimer that the description reflects no analytical judgment about the event.

Common questions

What is Persian Gulf Infrared Formation Track 17 Minutes 2019?

What does Persian Gulf Infrared Formation Track 17 Minutes 2019 reveal?

On March 6, 2026, eight members of the U.S. House of Representatives requested access to 51 potentially UAP-related records reportedly held by the Department of War and the Intelligence Community. AARO identified responsive materials on a classified network, and notes many of these materials lack a substantiated chain-of-custody. The video's…

Which agency produced Persian Gulf Infrared Formation Track 17 Minutes 2019?

Persian Gulf Infrared Formation Track 17 Minutes 2019 is a primary-source record from Department of War. Its original classification was UNCLASSIFIED.

When is Persian Gulf Infrared Formation Track 17 Minutes 2019 dated?

Persian Gulf Infrared Formation Track 17 Minutes 2019 is dated 2026-05-22.

What programs and topics appear in Persian Gulf Infrared Formation Track 17 Minutes 2019?

Persian Gulf Infrared Formation Track 17 Minutes 2019 references AARO, infrared video, formation, Persian Gulf, CENTCOM and classified-network upload.

Brief

Key points

On March 6, 2026, eight members of the U.S. House of Representatives requested access to 51 potentially UAP-related records reportedly held by the Department of War and the Intelligence Community.p.1

AARO identified responsive materials on a classified network, and notes many of these materials lack a substantiated chain-of-custody.p.1

The video's uploader-defined title is "UFOs in formation over Persian Gulf?"p.1

AARO assesses the video is likely derived from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform operating within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.p.1

A user uploaded the video to a classified network in October 2019; total duration is 00:17:36.p.1

The sensor repeatedly zooms in and out to track an area of contrast that at higher magnification appears as multiple distinct areas of contrast, and at times is indistinguishable from the video grain.p.1

AARO states the description is informational only and should not be interpreted as an analytical judgment, investigative conclusion, or factual determination.p.1

Most interesting

The 'formation' impression comes from a single area of contrast that resolves into multiple distinct areas only at higher magnification, per the timestamped description.

Many of the responsive materials AARO surfaced lack a substantiated chain-of-custody, a caveat the release states up front.

The video runs 17 minutes 36 seconds, most of it the sensor zooming in and out and making contrast adjustments as the object blends into the video grain.

The release pairs the sensationally framed uploader title with an explicit disclaimer that the description reflects no analytical judgment about the event.