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Satellite firm Planet Labs to indefinitely withhold Iran war images at request of US government

Satellite imaging firm Planet Labs says it will indefinitely withhold visuals of Iran and the region of conflict in the Middle East to comply with a request from the US government.

California-based Planet Labs announces the decision in an email to customers and says the US government had asked all satellite imagery providers to indefinitely withhold images of the conflict region.

The restriction expands upon a 14-day delay on imagery of the Middle East that Planet Labs imposed last month, a move the firm said was meant to prevent adversaries from using it to attack the US and its allies.

Planet Labs says it will withhold imagery dating back to March 9 and that it expects the policy to remain in effect until the conflict ends.

Military uses of satellite technology include target identification, weapons guidance, missile tracking and communications. Some space specialists say Iran could be accessing commercial imagery, including pictures obtained via US adversaries. Satellite images also help journalists and academicians studying hard-to-reach places.

Planet Labs, which operates a large fleet of Earth-imaging satellites and sells frequently updated images to governments, companies and media, did not respond to a request for further comment.

The Pentagon says it does not comment on intelligence-related matters.

Planet Labs says in its email to customers that it will switch to a “managed distribution of images” deemed not to pose a risk to safety. Under a new system, Planet Labs will release imagery on a case-by-case basis for urgent, mission-critical requirements or in the public interest.

“These are extraordinary circumstances, and we are doing all we can to balance the needs of all our stakeholders,” the firm says.

Kuwait says Iranian drones strike oil sector complex, power, government sites

Kuwait Petroleum ​Corporation says a fire broke out in its Shuwaikh oil sector complex, which houses the oil ministry and KPC headquarters, after a drone attack, the Kuwaiti state news agency reports.

Kuwaiti state media, citing the finance ministry, says an Iranian drone hit an office complex for government ministries, causing significant material damage but no casualties.

Two power generation units were also taken out of service after Iranian drones targeted two power and water desalination plants, causing significant damage, Kuwait’s electricity and water ministry says.

No injuries were reported in any of the incidents, according to Kuwaiti state media.

There is no official comment from Iran.

Sirens expected in northern Israel as new Iranian missile launch detected

The IDF has detected a new ballistic missile attack from Iran, targeting northern Israel.

Sirens are expected to sound in the coming minutes.

Kuwait says working to intercept incoming drones and missiles

Kuwait’s military says its air defenses are working to intercept missiles and drones fired towards the Gulf nation’s territory.

“Kuwaiti Air Defenses are currently responding to hostile missile and drone threats,” the Kuwaiti army posts on X, adding that any explosions heard were air defense interceptions.

Iranian missile lands in open area after sirens sound in southern Israel

The ballistic missile launched by Iran at southern Israel a short while ago was allowed to hit an open area “according to protocol,” according to the military.

No injuries are reported.

Sirens expected in southern Israel as new Iranian missile launch detected

The IDF has detected a new ballistic missile attack from Iran, targeting southern Israel.

Sirens are expected to sound in the coming minutes.

Palestinian said seriously hurt in settler attack on village near Nablus

A man has been badly injured by Israeli settlers during a rampage tonight in West Bank villages near Nablus, Palestinian media reports.

In Qusra, a town south of the city, dozens of settlers are said to have set fire to residents’ homes and two chicken coops.

They beat a 32-year-old man, Zahran Muhammad Shanableh, who is employed in the town, according to WAFA, the Palestinian Authority’s official news agency.

Paramedics with the Palestinian Red Crescent reportedly found the man with a severe head injury.

Settlers also set fire to several homes in Jalud, a smaller village just west of Qusra, according to the reports.

Another HORRIFIC night in the West Bank. Dozens of armed Israeli settlers are carrying out a pogrom now in the village of Qusra in the West Bank, setting fire to two chicken farms and houses. pic.twitter.com/ye9itXkl2G — Ihab Hassan (@IhabHassane) April 4, 2026

Another HORRIFIC night in the West Bank.

Dozens of armed Israeli settlers are carrying out a pogrom now in the village of Qusra in the West Bank, setting fire to two chicken farms and houses. pic.twitter.com/ye9itXkl2G

— Ihab Hassan (@IhabHassane) April 4, 2026

Trump claims ‘many of Iran’s military leaders’ killed in ‘massive’ Tehran strike, does not elaborate

US President Donald Trump says, “Many of Iran’s military leaders, who have led them poorly and unwisely, are terminated, along with much else, with this massive strike in Tehran!”

He makes the claim in his latest Truth Social post, which includes footage of a strike in Iran.

He does not elaborate on the details of the strike or its targets.

Many of Iran’s Military Leaders, who have led them poorly and unwisely, are terminated, along with much else, with this massive strike in Tehran! President DONALD J. TRUMP (TS: 04 Apr 16:37 ET)​​​‍​​‌‍​​‌‍​​​​​​​‌‍​​​​‌‍​​​​​‌‍​​​​​​​​​‌‍​​​​‌‍​​​​​​‌‍​​​​​​​​​‌‍​​‌‍​​‌‍… pic.twitter.com/tD59eIoVVY — Commentary: Trump Truth Social Posts On X (@TrumpTruthOnX) April 4, 2026

Many of Iran’s Military Leaders, who have led them poorly and unwisely, are terminated, along with much else, with this massive strike in Tehran! President DONALD J. TRUMP

(TS: 04 Apr 16:37 ET)​​​‍​​‌‍​​‌‍​​​​​​​‌‍​​​​‌‍​​​​​‌‍​​​​​​​​​‌‍​​​​‌‍​​​​​​‌‍​​​​​​​​​‌‍​​‌‍​​‌‍… pic.twitter.com/tD59eIoVVY

— Commentary: Trump Truth Social Posts On X (@TrumpTruthOnX) April 4, 2026

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