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Workers strike in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar in moment of weakness for regime

The country is facing a severe energy shortage

By Canaan Lidor

3 min read
An Iranian shop owner sits behind the counter at her store in the Safavieh Bazaar in the capital Tehran on December 17, 2024, after a decision by the Tehran Chamber of Trade Unions and Guilds to limit opening hours in an attempt to tackle severe energy shortages in the country. The fuel crisis has already led to frequent power cuts in Tehran in recent weeks and nationwide closures of schools and businesses. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP) (Photo by ATTA KENARE/AFP via Getty Images)