Tehran, Feb 9, 2025 (AFP) - Iran shuts schools, offices in 10 provinces due to cold snap

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2025-02-09

Authorities in Iran ordered schools and offices in at least 10 provinces to close on Sunday to conserve energy as the country weathers a severe cold snap, state media reported. Freezing temperatures have gripped the northern half of the country over the past few days, causing a spike in energy consumption. "All government offices and schools are closed on Sunday, and remote learning has been arranged for students," the state news agency IRNA anno......

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