Official Statement from the Governor of Assaluyeh
In a detailed statement released to the press, the Governor of Assaluyeh provided a comprehensive update on the situation following the military strikes on Iran's largest energy complex:
Attack Confirmed:
The U.S. and Israeli regime's attack on South Pars gas installations caused fires in several refinery phases within the Pars Special Economic Energy Zone.
Immediate Response:
Immediately after the incident, affected phases were taken offline as a precautionary measure to prevent the fire from spreading to other facilities.
Rapid Deployment:
Firefighting operations began promptly with the deployment of specialized South Pars firefighting teams and personnel from the Pars Special Energy Economic Zone.
Situation Under Control:
Thanks to the coordinated efforts of emergency and technical crews, the fire was brought under control in the shortest possible time. The situation in the area is now completely stable.
Technical Explanation:
The remaining flames and visible smoke are related to residual gas still present in the pipelines. Once fully drained, authorities confirm the flames will extinguish automatically.
Public Safety Assured:
There is no cause for concern for residents of surrounding cities, including Assaluyeh. Air quality and safety parameters remain within normal ranges.
Strategic Significance of South Pars
The South Pars gas field represents the world's largest natural gas reservoir, shared between Iran and Qatar (where it is known as the North Field).
The complex :
Supplies approximately 70% of Iran's domestic natural gas needs
Spans an area of 9,700 square kilometers, of which 3,700 square kilometers belong to Iran
Consists of 24 standard phases and several additional development projects
Produces more than 700 million cubic meters of gas per day across both Iranian and Qatari sectors
Regional Context
The attack on South Pars comes amid escalating hostilities following U.S. and Israeli strikes that began on February 28, 2026. The facility had previously been targeted during the June 2025 conflict.
Oil prices continue to trade above $100 per barrel as markets assess the impact of attacks on critical energy infrastructure in the region.
International Reactions
The attack has drawn condemnation from regional actors, with Qatar earlier warning that targeting facilities linked to the shared gas field constitutes a "dangerous and irresponsible step" that threatens global energy security and the environment.
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