Prof. Matthew Tasooji, Professor, CSUSM, California.
Though I now live in the United States, my connection to Iran remains deeply personal. Watching from afar as power outages become a daily struggle for so many is both heartbreaking and infuriating. These aren’t just technical issues—they’re the symptoms of a deeper crisis rooted in governance and priorities.
While power outages have long plagued daily life in Iran, the recent intensification—sometimes occurring multiple times a day and lasting for hours—has taken a profound toll on both the livelihoods of ordinary Iranians and the broader economy. Small business owners, unable to operate without a reliable power supply, have been forced to close shop. Storeowners face the loss of refrigerated goods and income. Across the country, frustration is mounting.