The spokesperson for Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity stated that Iranian gas supplies to the country’s southern region have stopped entirely.
Iraq relies on Iranian natural gas imports for a significant portion of its electricity production, particularly in southern provinces. Previous disruptions, such as those in March 2026 linked to regional events and attacks on Iranian infrastructure like the South Pars field, resulted in temporary losses of around 3,100 megawatts from the national grid. Supplies later resumed at reduced levels in some cases.
Ministry officials have previously coordinated with the Oil Ministry to use alternative domestic fuels and gas supplies to mitigate impacts on power stations. Iraq’s electricity system often faces challenges meeting peak demand, especially ahead of summer.
No further details on the cause of the latest stoppage, duration, or compensatory measures were immediately available from the ministry in the reported statement.
This development comes amid ongoing regional tensions that have previously affected energy flows between Iran and Iraq.