Cubans plunged into darkness twice in a week
By Yoyo Chow
Published on March 22, 2026.
Cubans are experiencing a second nationwide power outage within a week due to a worsening energy crisis and a US oil embargo. The Persian Gulf has become a key battleground in the Iran War, with the US looking vulnerable. A new message attributed to Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was read on state TV but there was no accompanying video or audio of him. The lack of public appearances could potentially prolong the war in Iran.
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Cubans plunged into darkness twice in a week
Cuba faced two powerouts in a week due to worsening energy shortages and a US oil embargo, while Iran's new Supreme Leader Khamenei's absence raises concerns about prolonging the Iran War.