Iraqis' anger is being "cooked" under a scorching sun: demonstrations instead of electricity
- Author
- Tish Washington
- Published
- Mon 26 May 2025
- Episode Link
- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tish-washington8/episodes/Iraqis-anger-is-being-cooked-under-a-scorching-sun-demonstrations-instead-of-electricity-e33bvoh
Why Iraqis Are Furious: Blackouts, Heatwaves, and Broken Promises
🔥 Iraq is bracing for its hottest summer in recent memory — and the power is going out.
Millions of Iraqis are facing daily blackouts lasting over 6 hours, and in many areas, it's even worse. With temperatures rising and tempers flaring, experts are warning: if fuel shortages and electricity failures continue, mass protests could erupt across the country.
In this episode, we break down:
Why Iraq’s electricity system is on the verge of collapse
How the reliance on Iranian gas has created a dangerous energy gap
What the Iraqi government is doing (and failing to do) to fix it
The role of international energy contracts and alternative fuels
The urgent need for solar energy — and what citizens can do
This isn’t just a technical issue — it’s a social and political emergency in the making.
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