Iran has threatened to ‘cut the power’ to Israel if its facilities are attacked
A senior Iranian official stated on the eve of the ceasefire that a potential US strike on Iran’s energy facilities could have far-reaching consequences for the region. Speaking to Reuters, he noted that in such a scenario, “the entire region, including Saudi Arabia, would be plunged into total darkness”, according to Channel 9.
Against this backdrop, information has emerged regarding potential targets for attacks. Amitai Stein, a journalist for The Jerusalem Post, citing a source linked to Ukrainian intelligence, reported that Russia had handed over to Tehran a list of 55 key Israeli energy infrastructure sites. This refers to data that could be used for precision missile strikes on the power supply system.
Among the sites listed is the Orot Rabin power station, one of Israel’s main power stations. A strike on such facilities is estimated to cause a chain reaction and significantly disrupt the entire system.
The peculiarity of the situation lies in the fact that Israel is not connected to regional power grids. This means that even damage to a limited number of facilities could lead to widespread disruptions.
Experts estimate that such a scenario could result in prolonged power cuts, technical failures and difficulties in restoring the system.
Israeli entrepreneur Gilad Yavetz has previously spoken of such risks. At an energy conference in Eilat in January, he stated that “a single wave of strikes is enough to knock out a significant portion of Israel’s power grid”. According to him, the concentration of generation at a limited number of facilities is a vulnerability.
Meir Spiegler, CEO of the company ‘Hevrat Ha-Hashmal’, stated that Iran has already attempted attacks on the infrastructure. “The enemy is acting purposefully and is targeting the electricity sector and our company,” he said.
At the same time, representatives of the energy system emphasise their readiness to respond. Reserve Colonel Nir Neuman noted that even in the event of a strike, the system would be able to recover within a reasonable timeframe. “We have solutions that will prevent a total blackout in Israel,” he said.
According to him, infrastructure remains one of the main targets, but facilities are being protected as a priority, and most threats are being neutralised.
