Iran's government spokesperson said the country lost 230 million cubic meters of natural gas production capacity as a result of strikes during the war with the United States. The statement underscores the continued damage to Iran's energy infrastructure from the conflict.
The new statement from Iran's government spokesperson adds to a growing picture of damage to the country's energy sector during the ongoing conflict with the United States. Earlier on Tuesday, The Zioneer reported that Reza Safahvand, spokesperson for the Energy Committee of the Iranian parliament, said approximately 4,000 megawatts of electricity generation capacity had gone out of service due to the war, attributing power outages in southern Iran to that damage. Previous reports have documented extensive losses, including 63 million barrels of crude oil stranded on tankers after the U.S. canceled a sanctions waiver, and a daily gasoline deficit of 20 million liters. The loss of 230 million cubic meters of natural gas production capacity represents a further blow to Iran's ability to meet domestic energy needs and maintain exports, including gas supplies to Turkey under an existing contract. The figures are based on official Iranian statements; independent verification of the extent of damage remains limited.
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