Iraq loses over 4,000 MW of power after Iran suspends gas supply: ministry


By Jamal

BAGHDAD, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) -- Iraq has lost 4,000-4,500 megawatts of electricity generation after Iran completely suspended gas supplies, the Iraqi Electricity Ministry said Tuesday.

In a post on Facebook, the ministry said the suspension followed an Iranian notification citing emergency circumstances.

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