Iran shuts off highway lights amid energy crisis: Video

In response to a severe energy crisis, Iranian authorities have taken the drastic measure of turning off lights on Tehran's urban highways. This decision is part of a broader strategy to conserve fuel during an unusually cold winter that has significantly increased energy demand. Alireza Rezaei, vice president of Tehran's electricity company, announced that the highway lights had been turned off over the past two months to save fuel. Despite safety concerns, these blackouts will continue until the energy situation stabilises. Street lights, however, remain operational to ensure some level of visibility.