WANA (Dec 23) – Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity announced that Iran has completely halted gas exports to the country, citing emergency conditions.

 

According to Iraq’s official news agency (INA), Ahmed Mousa, spokesperson for the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity, said gas imports from Iran have been fully suspended. As a result, the shutdown of some power generation units and load restrictions on others have reduced electricity production by between 4,000 and 4,500 megawatts, affecting daily power supply hours.

 

Mousa said the Iranian side had sent an official message to Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity stating that gas exports had been entirely stopped due to emergency circumstances.

He added that the ministry, in coordination with the Ministry of Oil, has turned to alternative fuels to keep power plants operating.

 

The spokesperson emphasized that electricity generation remains under control and that power plants continue to operate despite gas shortages affecting some facilities.

 

Mousa also noted that the Ministry of Electricity has been preparing for peak winter demand through ongoing maintenance, rehabilitation, and expansion of power generation plants.

 

He concluded by stressing continued coordination with the Ministry of Oil to meet domestic energy needs until Iranian gas imports resume.