Iran reported roughly 2,000 national grid nodes were attacked, but energy ministry staff prevented widespread or prolonged blackouts and restored supply quickly despite nearby attacks and explosions. The government said wartime resilience measures implemented since the start of the year have averted severe shortages of fuel, gasoline, medicine and other essentials.

2026-09-05

Iran reported roughly 2,000 national grid nodes were attacked, but energy ministry staff prevented widespread or prolonged blackouts and restored supply quickly despite nearby attacks and explosions. The government said wartime resilience measures implemented since the start of the year have averted severe shortages of fuel, gasoline, medicine and other essentials.