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"What did federal agents describe in the Western US UAP incident?"

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Six federal law enforcement agents — three independent teams — observed a large orange orb launching smaller red orbs in groups of 2–4. It occurred at least five times across two days. AARO later measured the object at 12–18 meters in diameter, approximately 1,050 meters from observers. One agent described it as "similar to the Eye of Sauron from Lord of the Rings, except without the pupil." The object hovered with zero resistance before vanishing within 1–2 seconds. [^1]

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Western US Event — Department of War (2026)

"…similar to the Eye of Sauron from Lord of the Rings, except without the pupil, or maybe an orange Storm Electrify bowling ball."

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"Unable to match speed, broke off pursuit."

FBI field report · 2023

"12–18 meters in diameter. Approximately 1,050 meters from the observers. Three independent federal teams."

AARO assessment · Western US incident

"The extraterrestrial hypothesis is the best explanation we have."

COMETA Report · Retired four-star French generals

"No wing surfaces. No propulsion system. No thermal signature consistent with known aircraft."

USCENTCOM mission report · Iraq, 2022

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