Iranians are fleeing the capital as long routes are formed at gas stations, but Israeli attacks could exacerbate the energy crisis
- In the attack of Israel’s punishmentreports said Iranians left Tehran on Sunday after blocking roads and highways. It came as a fresh attack targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure, including fuel supplies and the finest natural gas fields. Cutting down on electricity supply could exacerbate the energy crisis that had already hit Iranians for months.
Israel’s sustained air campaign against Iran, including Tehran, has forced residents of the capital to flee, flee and escape the roads and highways.
There was traffic jam on the road leading from the city, but others trying to escape were calling taxis as they had suitcases. According to New York Times.
One of the Tehran residents who gave his name, as Alileza said Washington Post They left the capital for Iran’s North Gilan province on Sunday after a building near his home was hit by an air strike.
“We were lucky to be able to leave very quickly,” he said. “The road was really busy right after us.”
post and The era They also reported that long lines were being formed as gas stations as Iranians were in a hurry to fill up.
A rush to petrol stations in Tehran came as Israel collided with key parts of Iran’s energy infrastructure, such as oil refineries and fuel stores.
Meanwhile, another attack on the southern gas field, considered to be the world’s largest natural gas reservoir, is also set to exacerbate the energy crisis that has been denounced Iranians for months.
The PARS field is important for Iran’s domestic energy production, with over 90% of Iran’s electricity being produced by gas-powered plants. Sunday review.
Even before Israeli artillery fire, Iran Energy crisis For months due to sanctions, mismanagement, old infrastructure, overconsumption, and previous Israeli attacks.
This forced Iran to impose regular blackouts to save energy, leaving universities, shops and factories in the dark.
“The disruption in Iran’s natural gas production is likely to exacerbate the country’s ongoing energy crisis and lead to wider power outages,” ISW said on Sunday. “Iranians have previously protested the regime in response to energy shortages. The demonstrations on rising gas prices in 2017 and 2018 have expanded to a broader challenge for government stability.”
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