Planet Labs to Withhold Satellite Images of Iran and Middle East Indefinitely Following US Government Request
Planet Labs, a prominent satellite imaging company, has announced its decision to indefinitely withhold images of Iran and the wider Middle East region. This measure follows a request from the United States government amid the ongoing conflict triggered by military actions against Iran. The company's policy, which extends a previous restriction, is positioned as a security precaution to prevent adversaries from leveraging satellite imagery during the hostilities that have embroiled the region. The announcement was made via email to clients on Saturday, indicating the government's request for an "indefinite withhold of imagery" from the firm. This action builds upon earlier... [Continue Reading]
