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- Planet Labs will indefinitely withhold satellite imagery of Iran and the Middle East at a U.S. government request.
- The move follows a 14-day delay to prevent adversaries from exploiting the data.
- Planet Labs will distribute imagery on a case-by-case basis for urgent needs.
- The February 28 escalation by U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran triggered retaliatory actions from Tehran.
- Planet Labs aims to balance stakeholder needs with safety concerns.
