Despite being one of the largest oil and gas powers in the world, Iran is implementing extensive power outages to conserve energy. This phenomenon highlights the country's crumbling infrastructure, underutilized natural resources, and the impact of international sanctions and domestic policies
When people think of Iran, the image of a vast desert nation, filled with endless stretches of sand and intense heat, often comes to mind. But in reality, that is not the case. Tehran, for example, is located at an elevation of over 900 meters, with some areas reaching as high as 1,800 meters, situated at the foot of a high mountain range. In winter, snow often falls there, and the cold strikes harshly.
Therefore, authorities in the country have already begun preparing for the freezing winter, trying to conserve vital energy resources for heating, transportation, and other needs.
As a result, Tehran recently began implementing planned daily two-hour electricity outages. In a city of about 9.5 million residents—nearly the same as the entire population of Israel—this is no small decree.