Iran Protests Live Updates: Iran protests death toll tops 3,000 as internet slowly flickers back

Iran Protests Live Updates: Air India on Thursday cancelled at least three flights to the US, and certain services to Europe will face some delays due to Iranian airspace closure, according to a source. At least three flights -- two from the national capital to New York and Newark, and one from Mumbai to New York -- have been cancelled, the source told PTI. In a post on X, the airline said that due to the emerging situation in Iran, the subsequent closure of its airspace, and in view of the safety of our passengers, flights overflying the region are now using an alternative routing, which may lead to delays. "Some Air India flights where currently rerouting is not possible are being cancelled," the airline said, and regretted the inconvenience caused to passengers due to this unforeseen disruption. Air India uses Iranian airspace for flights to the US and Europe, and the alternative option is to fly over Iraq airspace.

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Iran Protests Live Updates: Asian shares were mostly lower and U.S. futures also fell Thursday after Wall Street retreated, dragged down by falls in Big Tech stocks.Oil prices fell more than $2 a barrel after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was told “on good authority” that plans for executions in Iran have stopped, even as Tehran has signaled fast trials and executions ahead in its crackdown on protesters.U.S. benchmark crude fell $2, or 3.3%, to $59.88 per barrel. Brent crude, the international standard, shed $2.12, or 3.2%, to $64.40 per barrel. In Asian trading, Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 slipped 0.9% to 53,863.84, with technology-related stocks trading lower. SoftBank Group fell 5.6%, testing equipment maker Advantest fell 4.1% and chip maker Tokyo Electron fell 3.3%. Shares of machinery and equipment maker Toyota Industries rose 6% following reports that automaker Toyota Motor has raised its buyout offer for the company to 18,800 yen ($118.61) per share.

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Iran Protests Live Updates: IndiGo issued travel advisory for passengers stating that some of its international flights were impacted due to the sudden airspace closure by Iran. It urged passengers to rebook or claim a refund, as per their preference, if their flight was impacted. "Due to the sudden airspace closure by Iran, some of our international flights are impacted. Our teams are working diligently to assess the situation and support affected customers by offering the best possible alternatives. This development is beyond our control, and we regret the disruption it may have caused to your travel plans. If your flight is impacted, we encourage you to visit our website to explore flexible rebooking options or to claim a refund, as per your preference. We remain committed to keeping you informed and supporting you through this evolving situation. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding," it read.

Iran Protests Live Updates: Iran reopened its airspace after a nearly five-hour closure amid concerns of a military action by the United States. The move prompted major airlines, including Air India and IndiGo from India, to reroute or delay some flights. Iran early on Thursday abruptly shut its airspace for all flights except international ones to and from the country.