Commercial satellite companies, including Planet Labs, have restricted access to imagery from parts of the Middle East amid the conflict with Iran, reportedly to prevent hostile actors from assessing damage. The move is attributed to operational security considerations, though there is no public evidence of US government Shutter Control.
Commercial satellite imagery companies, including Planet Labs, have restricted access to images from parts of the Middle East amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, according to a report. The restrictions are intended to prevent hostile actors from using the images to assess damage from strikes or gain military intelligence. Planet Labs stated the move was for operational security reasons.
The Zioneer has previously reported on related restrictions: Iran's attorney general banned publication of strike-site photos, and the European Union delayed the release of Sentinel satellite imagery after a US request. However, there is no public evidence of US government Shutter Control being activated in this case.
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