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Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/iran-electricity-rouhani-idINL2N2OI10H

Iranians Protest over Power Outages, Chant "Death to Khamenei"

(Reuters) Massive power outages in Iran during a heatwave 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. Protests turned political in some areas, with people chanting "Death to the dictator" and "Death to (Supreme Leader) Khamenei," according to videos posted on social media.

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