US pressure prompts satellite provider to restrict Iran imagery, raising concerns

On 2026-04-11, Planet Labs said it was restricting user access to satellite imagery of Iran and large parts of the Middle East after a request from the US government. The move reportedly shifted from a 14-day delay in March to an indefinite restriction, prompting concerns from journalists and humanitarian organizations. The article also said the limits could be exploited by bad actors to spread fake imagery online.