Event Brief
Iranians face power blackouts amid war and heatwave
Filed: Jul 19, 2026 at 8:09 AM ET
Summary: Power blackouts are affecting Iranians as the grid collapses during war and a heatwave.
WHO: Iranians
WHAT: Power blackouts due to grid collapse
WHEN: Jul 19, 2026 at 7:16 AM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: The grid is collapsing amid military strikes and chronic underinvestment during a heatwave.
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