India, Feb. 17 -- Former US President Barack Obama has issued a clarification for his recent remarks about the existence of aliens after his offhand comment - "They're real but I haven't seen them" - went viral online.

Speaking on the American podcast No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen over the weekend, Obama had initially appeared to confirm the existence of extraterrestrial life. His response quickly spread across social media, with clips being shared widely and sparking intense speculation.

During the interview, when Brian asked, "Are aliens real?" as part of a quickfire round, Obama replied, "They're real but I haven't seen them." He added jokingly, "They're not being kept in Area 51. There's no underground facility unless there's this e...