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A promo image showing a satellite imposed over images taken by Planet Labs of an attack on an Iranian naval port. In the attack image, smoke can be seen rising from the base.
Foreign PolicyApril 11, 2026

Satellite Firm Restricts Iran Imagery to Protect U.S. and Allied Interests

Following a request from the U.S. government, satellite provider Planet Labs has indefinitely restricted imagery of Iran and the Middle East to ensure that sensitive data is not leveraged by hostile actors against American and allied person