Published: Mar 09, 2026, 03:00 IST | Updated: Mar 09, 2026, 03:00 IST
As the Iran–Israel–US war intensifies across the Middle East, regional governments are taking unprecedented steps in the information battle. Officials in Bahrain have issued strict warnings to residents against filming or sharing videos of strike sites — threatening arrests and penalties amid concerns over misinformation and national security.
Meanwhile, satellite imagery provider Planet Labs has announced a 96‑hour delay on new images over the Gulf states and adjacent conflict zones, citing safety concerns and the risk of real‑time battlefield data being misused.