Planet Labs, a satellite imagery company based in the United States, has decided to halt the publication of high-resolution aerial photographs of the Middle East conflict area. This move comes after a request from President Donald Trump's administration, which cited national security concerns. The company announced that it will implement a managed access model, where imagery will only be released on a case-by-case basis for urgent, mission-critical needs or public interest. This policy is retroactive from March 9, 2026, and is expected to remain in place until the conflict concludes. The area affected includes Iran, allied bases, Gulf states, and existing conflict zones. Planet Labs, founded in 2010 by former NASA scientists, typically provides rapid access to its imagery, which is valuable for various sectors, including media and research. However, the new restrictions align with U.S. laws that allow the government to impose limitations on satellite imagery for reasons related to national security. Other providers, such as Vantor (formerly Maxar), have also announced similar restrictions.