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Iraq and Cuba face nationwide blackouts amid foreign pressures
business Mar 5, 2026, 10:14 PM
Iraq and Cuba face nationwide blackouts amid foreign pressures
  • Iraq experienced a nationwide blackout due to a disruption in the supply of Iranian gas essential for its power plants.
  • Cuba's power outages were attributed to chronic fuel shortages worsened by a US blockade affecting its access to Venezuelan oil.
  • These blackouts highlight the direct impact of foreign policies on domestic energy crises and stability in both countries.
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