Iran Hit With Massive Power Outages Triggering Street Protests

Video emerged on social media Sunday showing Iranians chanting "Death to the Dictator" and "Death to Khamenei" amid repeated power outages in recent days in Tehran and elsewhere. #Iran pic.twitter.com/XQ2lUnIxo5

— Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) July 4, 2021

Jerusalem Post/Reuters: Iranians protest over power outage crisis, chant 'Death to Khamenei' 

Some protests in Iran against power shortages turned political, with chants of "Death to the dictator" and "Death to Khamenei." 

President Hassan Rouhani apologized to Iranians on Tuesday over massive power outages during a heatwave that have drawn widespread criticism and triggered street protests. 

Officials have blamed the blackouts on surging demand for power, along with low rainfall cutting hydroelectric output and illegal cryptocurrency mining farms accessing subsidized electricity. 

"I apologize to our dear people who have faced problems and suffering in the past few days and I urge them to cooperate (by curbing power use). People complain about power outages and they are right," Rouhani said in remarks carried by state TV.  

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Update #1: People Come Out To Protest Widespread Power Cuts In Iran (Iran International)  

Update #2: Power Outages Add to Iranian People’s Suffering (Iran Focus)  

WNU Editor: The Iranian government knows this is a problem .... Major blackouts in Iran prompt rare apology from president (AP).

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