EU grants US request to restrict satellite images of Iran War region
8 hours ago
- The EU is delaying the release of satellite images of the Strait of Hormuz by 24 hours, following a US request.
- The delay applies to Copernicus Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 images covering the Gulf of Oman shipping lanes.
- The US originally requested the restriction on May 26 during a ceasefire in the US-Iran conflict.
- Satellite imagery has been crucial for military and intelligence operations by the US and Iran during the war.
- Iran has used Chinese satellite imagery to target US military bases.