Supply-disruption

The country currently has a daily gas demand of 3.8 billion cubic feet. Although around 2.65 billion cubic feet was supplied during normal times, the supply has now fallen to 2.43 billion cubic feet. Meanwhile, the country has electricity generation capacity of around 29,000 megawatts. Although average demand stands at 16,000 to 17,000 megawatts, only 14,000 to 15,000 megawatts is being generated due to fuel shortages and financial constraints. As a result, the gas and electricity crisis c...

The conflict is no longer confined to military bases. Critical infrastructure such as energy, electricity and water facilities is increasingly becoming a target. As both sides continue exchanging attacks, concerns are mounting over the safety of key infrastructure across the Middle East. In a statement issued Friday, Iran said it would destroy regional energy and water supply infrastructure if the United States continues its attacks. An Iranian military source said the country has prepar...

Although no formal ‘water war’ has been declared in the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran in the Middle East, the region’s primary source of drinking water, seawater desalination plants—has come under repeated attacks. As part of the escalating military tensions, US forces launched a strike Friday night on a key water purification pumping facility in Iran, leaving about 10,000 people without access to water. In an interview with the Tasnim News Agency on Saturd...