Jellyfish UAP — Iraq Military Base
U.S. Military Base, Iraq
Summary
Thermal security footage from a U.S. military base in Iraq showing an amorphous, jellyfish-shaped object drifting over the base. The object appears to change thermal signature from hot to cold and allegedly enters a body of water.
Background
The footage was released by journalist and filmmaker Jeremy Corbell in January 2024, though the incident reportedly occurred around 2017-2018 at a U.S. military installation in Iraq.
The Video
Thermal security camera footage shows an amorphous object — described as “jellyfish-like” due to its irregular shape with apparent tendrils — moving slowly over the military base. Key observations:
- The object appears to change thermal signature (switching from hot to cold)
- It moves in a deliberate path despite apparent wind
- It allegedly descends into a body of water (this portion is less clear)
- No conventional identification was made by base security
Analysis
Arguments for anomalous:
- Thermal signature change is unusual for conventional objects
- Military base security could not identify it
- Movement pattern doesn’t match known drones or debris
Arguments for conventional:
- Resolution is very low
- Could be a plastic bag or debris caught in thermal updrafts
- The “jellyfish” shape is consistent with a deflating balloon
- Thermal “change” could be the object rotating (different surfaces)
Significance
The case generated significant public discussion due to Corbell’s platform and the military context. However, it remains one of the more contested recent releases due to the low resolution and plausible conventional explanations.