Iran internet blackout at 48 days, NetBlocks cites $1.8 billion economic hit

A senior Iranian official told Reuters that there are growing chances of extending the ceasefire, with hopes rising for a second round of talks.

The official said the Pakistani army chief’s recent visit to Tehran helped reduce differences in some areas.

The official told Reuters that fundamental disagreements remain over nuclear issues, including the fate of Iran’s highly enriched uranium and the duration of nuclear restrictions.

Key issues tied to Iran’s nuclear programme remain unresolved, the official added.

Iran’s judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei said on Thursday that sharing information with countries viewed as adversaries, including sending location details, amounts to direct cooperation.

“Someone who sends an address to the enemy has not done something small,” Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei said, adding that such actions were significant and should not be underestimated.

He also said that other activities in cyberspace that help the enemy should be taken seriously.

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.