Power outages in parts of Karaj, western Iran, following explosions, according to Iranian media

Power outages in Karaj, Iran, due to explosions highlight rising tensions in the region.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 7 Apr 2026, 10:41 UTCOn the live feed at 10:21 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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10:29

EU Commission spokesperson says EU to hold new meetings of its oil and gas co-ordination groups; oil coordination group to meet on Wednesday, gas group on Thursday

10:27

[MARKET UPDATE] Crude futures rise in a delayed reaction as reports that Kharg island was targeted does the rounds; upticks in the DXY, downticks in UST futures, modest downside across stock futures

10:21

Power outages in parts of Karaj, western Iran, following explosions, according to Iranian media

10:19

Saudi Arabia's crude exports from Yanbu port dropped 15% W/W to 3.9mln BPD, according to shipping data

10:19

American/Israeli attacks targeted Iran's Kharg island, Mehr news reports

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This situation could impact local energy supplies and may have broader implications for oil markets, particularly WTI, as geopolitical risks often lead to volatility in commodity prices. Traders should monitor how this develops, as any escalation could affect sentiments surrounding oil supply stability.

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