Baghdad, Iraq

A U.S. Air Force ISR asset from the 482nd Attack Squadron, operating under Operation Inherent Resolve, observed one "possible UAP/UAV flying west to east" near grid 38SMB42 in the Baghdad, Iraq vicinity at 1620Z on 1 December 2022. The observer did not follow the UAP and continued the mission as tasked; no further events were observed. No UAP signatures were detected and no effects on persons were reported. The MISREP was declassified by MG Richard A. Harrison, USCENTCOM Chief of Staff, on 8 October 2025, and approved for release to AARO.