🤔🌍🏛️ Iraq plunged into nationwide blackout as US tells citizens to leave immediately 🤔🌍🏛️
(www.turkiyetoday.com)
Iraq 10 days, Darkness?
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This lines up with what u/JohnTitor17 posted here: Q Clock Suggests
Nationwide Power Outage in Iraq on March 4, 2026 On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, a total nationwide power outage hit all provinces of Iraq, leaving the entire country without electricity. The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity confirmed that the national power grid completely shut down, marking one of the most extensive blackouts in recent years. As of today, the cause remains officially unknown, though technical teams are investigating and working to restore power.
Outages affected both urban and rural areas, including Baghdad and the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region, which had previously been less vulnerable due to its modernized grid. Officials stated that crews are working to restart power plants and reconnect transmission lines, but no timeline for full restoration has been provided.
Iraq power outage March 2026
Possible Causes and Regional Tensions While the official cause of the blackout has not been announced, some media reports speculate about a potential cyberattack linked to regional conflict. This comes amid escalating tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel, including recent airstrikes and drone attacks in Iraq. On the same day, two drones were shot down near Baghdad International Airport, and explosions were reported in Erbil, raising concerns about infrastructure targeting.
Additionally, a key gas field supplying power plants was suspended due to security concerns, and Iraq’s oil ministry halted production at a major field near Basra due to a shortage of tankers in the Persian Gulf. These factors may have contributed to grid instability, but no direct link to the blackout has been confirmed.
"...crews are working to restart power plants and reconnect transmission lines..."
"Additionally, a key gas field supplying power plants was suspended..."
That right there is what happened. It got shut down and lines were severed.
What you got right here is a case of the stupids. Go reconnect your lines, and crank start your power plant, and you'll be back up in a jiffy. 😁
I think we might have less than 48 hours...
[Be ready] Frens
WWG1WGA!
It doesn't say 10 days [of] darkness u/#q88
I don't understand what you're getting at.
Did I say 10 days "of" darkness somewhere?
You didn't but the op title does.. It's been an on going question about the "of" . Nothing personal.
For a blackout here?
Yes. In the US.
Communications and possibly electricity.
Blackout in Iran or here?
Iraq even.
Q4414: "Central communications blackout [continental US]"