Iran’s gas supplies to Iraq fall to 10.5 million cubic meters

Phases 3 and 4 of the South Pars gas field is seen in the southern Iranian port of Asaluyeh on Jan. 27, 2011. Photo: Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iran’s gas supplies to Iraq have fallen to 10.5 million cubic meters per day—a development likely to exacerbate the challenges facing the electricity sector in the country. An Iraqi source told Attaqa News that Iranian gas supplies to the southern region have ceased, with flows now limited exclusively to the central region. Iranian gas flows to Iraq are currently less than 20 million cubic meters per day, as reported roughly a month ago. The decline in supplies comes at a time when Iraq’s electricity sector relies on Iranian gas to operate several power plants—a situation complicated by pressure from Washington on Baghdad to halt these imports. A month ago, gas supplies from Tehran ranged between 15 and 20 million cubic meters per day before dropping to their current level—a decline attributed to Iran’s rising gas demand amid falling temperatures. Tehran is facing a domestic supply shortage, which has compelled it to reduce export volumes, particularly during cold weather. The decline in supplies to Iraq affects several provinces, as Tehran typically meets between 30 and 40 percent of the requirements for several Iraqi power plants. Gas supplies have experienced frequent interruptions in 2026, compelling the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity to implement emergency measures. These measures include utilizing domestic gas and working with the Ministry of Oil to get alternative fuels, such as red diesel. In March 2026, the suspension of Iranian gas supplies to Iraq—following an attack on the South Pars field—resulted in the loss of approximately 3,100 megawatts of power capacity. According to agreements between Baghdad and Tehran, supply levels must be between 25 and 35 million cubic meters per day in the winter and around 55 million cubic meters per day in the summer.