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Planet Labs Extends Iran Imagery Delay to 14 Days

3/11/2026

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Planet Labs PBC extended its Middle East imagery delay from four days to 14 days, following a prior 96-hour delay on Iranian drone imagery.
Planet Labs says the delay prevents adversaries from using imagery to target U.S. and allied forces.
Planet Labs is expanding its monitoring to include all of Iran, allied bases, and Gulf states.
The restrictions are temporary and not mandated by any government.

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Planet Labs PBC extended its Middle East imagery delay from four days to 14 days, following a prior 96-hour delay on Iranian drone imagery.
Planet Labs says the delay prevents adversaries from using imagery to target U.S. and allied forces.
Planet Labs is expanding its monitoring to include all of Iran, allied bases, and Gulf states.
The restrictions are temporary and not mandated by any government.