US Blocks Satellite Images of Iran War Amid Escalating Conflict

The United States has moved to suppress satellite imagery of Iran and the broader Middle East war zone, with commercial provider Planet Labs announcing an indefinite blackout. The California-based satellite company confirmed it is withholding all images of the region at the request of the U.S. government. This builds on prior restrictions, which initially delayed sensitive visuals by 96 hours but have now been extended indefinitely. The policy will remain in place at least until the conflict sub