Turkmenistan Stops Gas Exports To Iran Amid Winter Cold

Iran’s already significant winter gas shortage has been exacerbated by Turkmenistan’s decision to halt gas deliveries to Iran, including gas swaps with Azerbaijan this year.

This has created a challenging situation for Iran, which is struggling with a severe gas shortage during the winter months. The breakdown of these gas-related agreements underscores the urgent need to address Iran’s energy crisis.

Turkmenistan’s decision to suspend gas exports to Iran dates to January 2017 when it cited Iran’s long-term delays in paying off gas debts. An International Court of Justice ruling required…