Electricity supply disrupted in parts of Iran’s Karaj following projectiles from strike hitting transmission lines, according to reports

The disruption of electricity supply in Iran’s Karaj due to projectiles hitting transmission lines could signal increased instability in the region.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 7 Apr 2026, 11:54 UTCOn the live feed at 11:34 UTC — 6 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Electricity supply disrupted in parts of Iran’s Karaj following projectiles from strike hitting transmission lines, according to reports

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US military conducted strikes on military targets on Kharg Island, Axios reports, citing a senior US official

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This incident might raise concerns over further escalations and could have implications for energy markets, particularly WTI, as supply chain disruptions may lead to price volatility. Traders should monitor developments closely for potential impacts on both geopolitical risk and energy commodity pricing.

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