China's air defense system intercepted an unidentified object off the coast of Shandong province, facing the Korean Peninsula, between 6:33 PM and 7:47 PM UTC on September 13th, 2025. The incident occurred as tensions remain high in the region. The interception was confirmed via a social media post by user Zhao Dashuai, who cited information regarding the event. No further details regarding the nature of the object or the specific location of the interception were immediately available. This development comes as Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, held a call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss bilateral ties and regional developments. The call, which concluded within the reporting window, was confirmed by the Pakistani Foreign Office.
