Iran’s Energy Minister asserted Tuesday that the country is relatively resilient against potential attacks on its energy infrastructure, emphasizing a decentralized approach to power production. In an interview with state television, Abbas Aliabadi highlighted that Iran’s energy system contrasts sharply with that of some Gulf neighbors and Israel, where centralized facilities are more vulnerable.
“We produce electricity across multiple sites, unlike the countries of the Persian Gulf or the Zionist regime, where production is centralized and exposed,” Aliabadi said. “We have more than 150 power plants spread across the country,” he added, underscoring the robustness of Iran’s energy network as the Middle East conflict enters its fourth week.
His comments follow US President Donald Trump’s recent threat to target Iran’s energy infrastructure should Tehran fail to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping lane responsible for moving about a fifth of the world’s crude oil. Despite Trump claiming “very good” progress in talks aimed at ending the war, Iran denied that any formal dialogue had taken place.
Aliabadi’s remarks signal Tehran’s confidence in safeguarding its energy assets amid rising regional tensions and ongoing threats to critical infrastructure.
