1 hour ago
Last Updated:March 04, 2026, 23:22 IST
The Iraqi govt said it was looking to determine the cause of the blackout, and had begun restoring power stations and transmission lines.
A drone strike in Iraq's northeastern city of Sulaymaniyah in the autonomous Kurdistan region late on March 3, 2026. (AFP photo)
Iraq is facing a nationwide power blackout, the country’s Electricity Ministry said on Wednesday, as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate. Officials did not immediately identify the cause of the outage.
“The power grid has completely shut down across all Iraqi provinces," the ministry said, according to the Iraqi News Agency (INA). Efforts are underway to restore power stations and transmission lines while the cause of the blackout is investigated.
Parts of Iraq have come under repeated attacks since the outbreak of the conflict involving Israel, the United States, and Iran.
The security situation has deteriorated further on Wednesday, with two drones shot down near Baghdad Airport, just hours after a similar attack on the facility, according to Iraqi security sources.
“Two drones were downed near Baghdad airport, with no casualties or material damage reported," one source said. The airport hosts a military base with a US diplomatic facility and previously accommodated US-led coalition troops.
First Published:
March 04, 2026, 23:14 IST
News world Total Blackout Across Iraq Amid War Between Neighbour Iran, US-Israel
Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Read More
