The Minister of Education and Higher Education in the caretaker government, Abbas Halabi, announced the "continuation of the closure of public and private schools, high schools, and vocational institutions tomorrow, Wednesday, in the districts adjacent to the southern international border, due to the tensions experienced in the villages located in the mentioned districts, and out of concern for the safety of teachers, students, and parents." Halabi urged to "follow the ministry's statements day by day to monitor field developments and ensure the start of the academic year."