Reza Safahvand, spokesperson for the Energy Committee of the Iranian parliament (Majlis), said that about 4,000 megawatts of Iran's electricity generation capacity have gone out of service as a result of the war. He attributed the power outages in southern Iran to this damage, denied reports of selective or discriminatory blackouts, and stated that Iran continues to export gas to Turkey under the existing contract.
Reza Safahvand, spokesperson for the Energy Committee of the Iranian parliament (Majlis), stated Tuesday that approximately 4,000 megawatts of Iran's electricity generation capacity have been taken out of service due to the war. He said the power outages affecting southern Iran are a direct result of this damage, and denied reports of selective or discriminatory blackouts. Safahvand added that Iran continues to export gas to Turkey under the terms of the bilateral contract.
The statement provides the first official quantification of damage to Iran's power grid amid the ongoing US military campaign against Iranian infrastructure. Over the past weeks, the US has conducted extensive airstrikes across southern Iran, targeting military, nuclear, and energy facilities. The Zioneer has previously reported on power outages in Dezful and Ahvaz attributed to the strikes, as well as calls by Iran's Energy Ministry for residents in southern provinces to reduce electricity consumption during peak hours due to infrastructure damage.
The 4,000 MW figure represents a significant portion of Iran's total generation capacity. The country has been struggling with blackouts and energy shortages, exacerbated by extreme summer heat and the damage from the strikes. Safahvand's denial of selective outages appears aimed at countering domestic criticism that the regime is prioritizing certain areas over others. The continued gas exports to Turkey suggest that Iran is still meeting its international obligations despite the infrastructural strain.
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