Iran judiciary chief warns on sharing information with adversaries

Gunmen shot dead three police officers in Iran’s southeastern city of Saravan, state media reported on Thursday.

The officers, part of a police patrol unit, came under fire while carrying out a security mission, according to reports citing a provincial police statement.

Police said efforts were under way to identify and arrest those responsible for the attack.

No group immediately claimed responsibility.

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will speak with Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun, a member of Israel’s security cabinet said on Thursday.

Gila Gamliel told Israel’s Army Radio that the call was expected to take place.

A Lebanese official said the government had “no information” about any planned contact with Israel’s leadership.

Iran will keep schools across the country operating online until further notice, an education ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.

All levels and grades would continue with virtual learning, Ali Farhadi said, adding that any decision to resume in-person classes would be announced at least three days in advance to students and parents.

The move comes amid ongoing disruptions, including internet connectivity, across the country, though no further details were given.

Qatar Airways operated more than half of its pre-war flight schedule for the first time on Wednesday, with 310 flights, Flightradar24 reported on Thursday.

The flight tracking service said the airline had now surpassed 50% of its pre-war operations as recovery efforts continued.

Persian Gulf airlines were hit by airspace closures, direct attacks on airport infrastructure and a sharp drop in demand across the region during the Iran war, according to the report.

US forces are continuing maritime patrols in regional waters as part of efforts to enforce Washington’s blockade on ships entering or exiting Iranian ports, US Central Command said.

“US service members continue to monitor and patrol regional waters in support of the U.S. blockade on ships entering or exiting Iranian ports,” CENTCOM said in a post on X.