The United States ruling class has pressured satellite imaging company Planet Labs to stop publishing photos of the war in the Middle East. Planet Labs agreed to the censorship request, saying that no photos after March 9th will be shared.
A Story of Censorship – Starting in the 1970s
This agreement will last until the war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran is officially over.
The proprietary imagery captured and shared by Planet Labs has already been widely used by journalists and open-source intelligence (OSINT) analysts to verify strikes and damage on both sides of the war. These included sites such as Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, used by U.S. forces, and Tehran’s Mehrabad International Airport, according to a report by RT.
U.S. ruler Donald Trump has warned of large-scale attacks targeting Iranian power plants and other civilian infrastructure unless Tehran complies with Washington’s demands and allows free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian Official Says The Strait Of Hormuz Will Never Return To Pre-War Operations
Beyond the immediate violence, the war is already triggering global economic consequences. Disruptions to oil and liquefied natural gas flows from the Persian Gulf are driving up energy prices, while supply chains for key goods, including fertilizers and microchips, have been upset.
Iran has been defiant when it comes to the Strait of Hormuz, seeking total sovereignty over the vital waterway.
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However, there doesn’t appear to be an end in sight for this war, as neither side is going to agree to the terms of the other. Tehran is also expected to intensify attacks against U.S. allies in the region if the U.S. goes forward with the threatened strikes against Iran’s energy infrastructure.
Its closure has caused the cost of fuel to spike to what are unreasonable levels for most Americans.