Iran’s government spokesperson said the recent war with the United States and Israel severely damaged the country’s natural gas production capacity, cutting output by around 230 million cubic meters daily.
Tehran, Iran – Web Desk: Iran has said its natural gas production capacity suffered severe damage during its recent war with the United States and Israel, with the disruption cutting output capacity by roughly 230 million cubic meters per day.
Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani, addressing a press conference, said the country’s energy sector sustained significant damage during the conflict, which directly affected natural gas output. According to her remarks, the war resulted in an overall reduction of about 230 million cubic meters in Iran’s daily gas production capacity, posing major challenges for the country’s energy sector.
Mohajerani said the government was undertaking a range of measures to repair damaged facilities and restore energy infrastructure, with the aim of bringing gas production back to normal levels. She did not provide a specific timeline for when full capacity might be restored, according to the available reporting.
The statement comes as Iran has previously sought compensation from the United States and Israel for losses incurred during the war. Iranian officials had earlier estimated that the conflict, which began on February 28, caused direct and indirect damages of approximately $270 billion to the country.
Economic and energy analysts say that if the decline in gas production persists over an extended period, the impact could extend beyond Iran’s domestic economy, potentially affecting regional energy supplies and the broader global gas market. Iran is among the world’s largest holders of natural gas reserves, and any prolonged disruption to its production capacity could have implications for energy availability and pricing beyond its borders.
