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

https://mins.news/en/item/30023

- France 24, 2026-08-23 20:38 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260823-iran-discovers-major-new-gas-reserves-amid-war-hit-energy-sector

> Iran said Sunday that it had found more than 200 billion cubic metres of natural gas in southern Fars province, including over 160 billion cubic metres that could potentially be recovered. The discovery comes as months of US-Israeli strikes on gas facilities, oil depots and transport routes disrupt Iran’s energy sector.

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