Iran Warns of Power Cuts in Heatwaves After 2,000 Grid Sites Struck

(MENAFN) Iran cautioned its population Tuesday to brace for possible electricity outages during approaching heatwaves, urging citizens to curb consumption as the country's battered power grid struggles to meet demand — partly due to extensive damage inflicted by US and Israeli strikes on energy infrastructure.

"The possible scale of power cuts during the coming hot days cannot be accurately forecast and depends directly on consumption patterns and public cooperation," government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani said in statements carried by a state news agency.

"The condition of the country's power grid should be assessed from two key angles, starting with production and the Energy Ministry's measures in that sector," she added.

Mohajerani said the Energy Ministry has directed its efforts toward expanding power plant capacity, completing grid infrastructure projects, investing in renewable energy, and overhauling existing generation units to maximize output. She nonetheless warned that "abnormal" consumption levels place the energy security of both industries and households at serious risk.

"The president has also emphasized the same principle: If each person can cut electricity consumption by 10%, the situation will improve," Mohajerani said.

The power crisis unfolds against a backdrop of sustained military pressure on Iran's energy sector. Israel and the US have carried out strikes against Iranian oil and gas infrastructure since late February, with Iranian officials reporting that more than 2,000 electricity infrastructure points have been targeted throughout the offensive.

A temporary ceasefire between Washington and Tehran was reached on April 8, but negotiations subsequently stalled amid disagreements over implementation terms and shifting regional dynamics.

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