Palantir's Imperial Ties Exposed: Firm at Heart of US Empire

Palantir is one of six US and Israeli corporations targeted by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps for their support of imperialism. These 'Imperial Six' include Google, IBM, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Oracle, and Palantir. The company makes software that allows users to analyze data from various sources.

In 2024, the Israeli Occupation Forces entered into an agreement with Palantir worth tens of millions of dollars, using Palantir technology to target Palestinian civilians in the midst of a war of extermination. This deal is part of a larger relationship between Palantir and imperial law enforcement agencies.

Palantir's connections to the US government date back to 2003 when the CIA invested $2 million in the company. Since then, Palantir has signed deals with police departments across the country, including a major agreement with the NYPD in 2007.

The company's relationship with imperial law enforcement remains strong today, with the US government paying Palantir $2 billion in 2025, accounting for 41% of the company's total revenue. Palantir's co-founder Joe Lonsdale has stated that the company's purpose is to protect the interests of the owning class.