"The satellite infrastructure that journalists, analysts, pilots, and governments rely on to see conflict clearly in the Gulf is itself becoming contested terrain."
"In the Gulf, satellite infrastructure is largely run by state-backed operators, which rely on geostationary satellites for broadcasting, communication, and weather forecasting."
"Iran is building a parallel system, with satellites like Paya, as part of a broader push to expand surveillance capabilities independently of Western infrastructure."
Recent disinformation involving AI-manipulated satellite images highlights the challenges of reliable satellite data in conflict zones. As tensions rise between the US, Israel, and Iran, control over satellite infrastructure becomes critical. State-backed operators dominate the Gulf's satellite services, which are essential for communication and observation. Iran is developing its own satellite capabilities to enhance surveillance independently of Western systems, indicating a shift in how satellite data is managed and accessed during conflicts.
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