Tehran power outages raise alarm as Iranians fear strikes on critical infrastructure
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Tehran is experiencing widespread power outages amid fears they signal strikes or vulnerability of Iran's critical infrastructure during military conflict.
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Tehran is experiencing widespread power outages that have alarmed residents who fear potential strikes on Iran's critical infrastructure. The blackouts come amid escalating regional tensions and uncertainty about the security of Iran's power grid and essential facilities. Iranians are concerned that the outages could signal either direct attacks or preemptive measures related to ongoing geopolitical conflict in the Middle East. Special correspondent Reza Sayah reported from Tehran on the situation and its impact on daily life in the capital. Power disruptions of this scale raise questions about Iran's infrastructure vulnerability and could strain public confidence in the government's ability to protect essential services.
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