The European Union has decided to delay the release of satellite images of shipping lanes near the Strait of Hormuz by 24 hours. This decision follows a request from the US government. The change affects data from the Copernicus Earth observation program and was reported by Space News, which reviewed the decision made by the Council of the EU on July 13. The delay specifically applies to images captured by the Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 satellites and pertains to the Gulf of Oman region, which includes key shipping routes. The US government's request for this restriction was made on May 26, during a ceasefire period that lasted from April 8 to July 8, when military actions resumed following an announcement by President Donald Trump.
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European Union delays satellite image release in response to US request
The European Union has begun delaying the release of satellite images of the Strait of Hormuz region by 24 hours, responding to a US government request. This decision affects images from the Copernicus Earth observation program and was made by the Council of the EU on July 13.
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