"The U.S. government has requested all satellite imagery providers voluntarily implement an indefinite withhold of imagery in the designated Area of Interest (AOI). We expect this policy to last through the end of the conflict."
"States tend to be extremely jittery about how wars are reported, leading to increased restrictions on information flow and complicating the verification process for independent researchers."
American aircraft downing reports emerged on Telegram, with images and videos from pro-Iranian channels. Jake Godin, a Bellingcat researcher, faced challenges verifying these due to Iran's internet blackout and satellite imagery restrictions. Satellite provider Planet delayed imagery sharing and ceased recent Middle East images at the U.S. government's request. This limitation hindered high-resolution image access, highlighting the ongoing struggle for transparency in warfare as states control narratives.
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