Iran says finds new gas, after war hits energy sector
“New gas reserves were discovered in the south of Fars province,” Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad told state television, adding that over 160 billion cubic meters could be extracted from the field
Iran’s energy sector has taken a hit since joint US-Israeli strikes on the Islamic republic launched the Middle East war in late February
August 23, 2026 23:35
TEHRAN: Iran said on Sunday it had discovered more than 200 billion cubic meters of natural gas, months into the Middle East war that has hit the country’s energy infrastructure and production.
