After protests, Iran’s president apologizes over power blackouts

Author: Reutersarticle author: ReutersID: 1625594186981007200Tue, 2021-07-06 13:01
DUBAI: 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 subsidised electricity.Main category: Middle-EastTags: Hassan RouhaniIranIran protests
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