Voices inside Iran: Residents break internet blackout to describe life during ceasefire - IN FOCUS: On the 50th day of an internet blackout, Iranians under the surveillance of the IRGC for accessing the internet spoke at great risk to Maira Butt and Moha Tahery about their everyday lives amid a brutal crackdown,

As the war in Iran intensified, obtaining reliable firsthand accounts from inside the country became increasingly difficult. Internet disruptions, fear of

A black banner hangs over the border crossing and portraits of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stare down, promising vengeance against the United States and Israel.

The diplomacy came as the White House dismissed reports that President Trump wanted to extend the cease-fire, while still expressing optimism that talks could yield an agreement.

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