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Iran Faces Power Grid Crisis Amid Heatwave and US Threats to Target Infrastructure

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First reported by Ynet · Jul 17, 2026

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Iran faces a severe electricity crisis this summer due to heatwaves, structural supply gaps, war damage, and US threats to bomb power infrastructure. Tehran and nearby cities have begun experiencing power outages and industrial supply restrictions. The government is enforcing consumption cuts amid warnings of potential widespread blackouts if US threats materialize.

01Iran's electricity system faces critical strain from heat, supply-demand gaps, and war damage.
02Tehran and nearby cities have started power outages and industry faces two-day weekly supply limits.
03US President Trump threatened to bomb Iran's power plants and bridges if no nuclear deal is reached.
04Official data shows a peak summer supply-demand gap exceeding 13,000 megawatts.
05Nighttime outages pose risks as solar power cannot meet after-dark demand.
06War damage reduced network capacity by 4,200 megawatts, worsening the crisis.

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