A claim circulating amid heightened Middle East tensions alleges that Google removed or restricted satellite imagery showing critical infrastructure in Kuwait, although the allegation has not been independently verified.
According to Anadolu Agency on July 18, 2026, Google has not issued any official statement confirming such action. Access to satellite imagery can sometimes be affected by security concerns, government requests or restrictions involving sensitive locations.
The report also cited a source reportedly linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), who claimed that Iranian missiles developed over the past 13 years do not rely on GPS or other international positioning systems.
“Previously, Iran took measures in this regard, and missiles produced over the past 13 years do not use GPS or international positioning systems,” the source said, suggesting Iran has adopted alternative guidance technologies.
Military analysts have long noted that modern missile systems can combine multiple navigation methods, including internal guidance systems, to improve accuracy and reduce vulnerability to electronic interference.
While the claims regarding Google’s satellite imagery and Iran’s missile guidance capabilities remain unverified, they highlight the growing strategic importance of satellite technology, navigation systems and information control in modern conflicts.
