The Iranian president calls for rationalizing electricity and warns of plans to stir up popular discontent

Pezeshkian said in a televised speech: "We ask our dear people, who are ready and present in the field, a simple request, which is to reduce their consumption of electricity and energy"

Electricity consumption in Iran

He continued: "We are not asking the people to make sacrifices at the present time, but we need to control consumption. Instead of turning on ten lights, you have to turn on two lights in the house, so what’s the problem with that?"

Iran’s power generation facilities have remained largely untouched by the US-Israeli bombing campaign on the Islamic Republic since the outbreak of war on February 28.

Before the ceasefire took effect on April 8, US President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran’s energy infrastructure, and in recent days no power outages have been recorded in Tehran.

Pezeshkian was accused. Iran’s enemies targeted infrastructure and imposed a blockade "With the aim of transforming the current state of contentment into discontent"

Iran often experiences frequent power outages at peak demand during the winter and summer seasons.

Electricity in Iran

According to the International Energy Agency, Iran produces about 80 percent of its electricity from natural gas, and is self-sufficient in this resource thanks to the abundance of its fields.

Mazut is also used to operate old power stations, in addition to hydroelectric stations and one nuclear station.

/>Due to aging infrastructure, lack of investments, and the impact of severe international sanctions that deprived the country of access to technology and investments, the electricity network is unable to meet demand during peak periods.