The Iranian Energy Ministry has a message for its citizens: turn off the air conditioning. US strikes on electricity infrastructure in southern Iran have knocked out power across parts of Tehran and Alborz province, and the grid is struggling to keep up with demand.
What happened
US strikes targeting Iranian electricity infrastructure, occurring around late March 2026, caused significant outages across multiple regions, including Qeshm island and parts of the capital. The Iranian Energy Ministry confirmed the damage and issued public appeals for electricity conservation as military tensions continued to escalate.
The grid was already fragile before any bombs fell. Iran has a long history of fuel shortages and seasonal demand spikes that routinely push its power infrastructure to the edge.
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