Iran's energy minister ordered Hormozgan province removed from the planned power outage schedule, citing the 'special situation' in the region — a reference to US strikes on infrastructure. Authorities are considering extending the exemption to other southern provinces, according to Iranian news channels.
The Iranian Energy Ministry has ordered Hormozgan province to be exempted from the nationwide planned power outages, according to Iranian news Telegram channels. The decision cites the 'special situation' in the southern province, which the channels explicitly link to ongoing US strikes on Iranian infrastructure. The ministry is also considering extending the exemption to other southern provinces with similar characteristics.
The Zioneer has reported extensively on the US campaign targeting Iran's power grids, including strikes on Bandar Abbas and Ahvaz, which have led to widespread power outages and appeals from the Energy Ministry for residents to reduce consumption. Hormozgan, home to the strategic Strait of Hormuz, has been particularly affected by the strikes.
The development underscores the strain on Iran's energy infrastructure as the US military campaign continues. It remains unclear whether the exemption will be temporary or permanent, and which other provinces may be included.
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