Iran’s President Faces Political Backlash as Protests Rock Major Cities
NewsweekProtests broke out across the country on Tuesday, with social media posts suggesting they continued into Wednesday, according to Radio Free Europe. Large-scale demonstrations have rocked Tehranand other cities throughout the year, as dissatisfied citizens point to water shortages, power…
Iran Faces Blackouts as Protests Rock Capital
NewsweekIn another sign of increasing economic turmoil, Tehran was thrown into a blackout on Wednesday, Radio Free Europe reported. Officials blamed the problem on an overheated power grid.
