Details from the ministry:
A spokesperson stated that the power network has “completely shut down,” and the blackout has struck all Iraqi governorates (provinces). Technical teams are actively working to determine the cause, but no official explanation has been provided yet.… pic.twitter.com/97UCNw3R2x
— Popeezy_NG (@Popeikue) March 4, 2026
Factcheck: Yes, confirmed. Iraq’s Electricity Ministry announced a full nationwide blackout today, with the power grid shutting down across all provinces due to a technical fault—a sudden drop in gas supply to the Rumaila plant in Basra (losing ~1,900 MW). Restoration efforts are underway, per Reuters, AFP, and local reports. No confirmed attacks.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/iraq-hit-with-total-electricity-blackout-ministry-says/