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Iran discovers major new gas reserves amid war-hit energy sector

Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad looks on during the 27th Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) ministerial meeting in Doha on October 23, 2025.
Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad looks on during the 27th Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) ministerial meeting in Doha on October 23, 2025. © Mahmud Hams, AFP

Iran on Sunday said it had discovered more than 200 billion cubic metres of natural gas in the southern Fars province, with more than 160 billion cubic metres potentially recoverable. The find comes as the country’s energy sector faces disruption after months of US-Israeli strikes on gas facilities, oil depots and transport routes.

Iran said on Sunday it had discovered more than 200 billion cubic metres of natural gas, months into the Middle East war that has hit the country's energy infrastructure and production.

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