Service Failure

12
Aug 2025
5:27 UTC

Iraq Tactical (UPDATE): Power supply gradually returning to normal across Iraq on August 12; remain cognizant of updates

Current Situation:

  • During the overnight hours (local time) of August 11-12, the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity announced that power supply was gradually being restored across the country following a widespread outage.
  • Reports from August 12 indicated that power has been restored in Dhi Qar and Maysan governorates.   

Recommendations:

Those operating or residing in Iraq on August 12 are advised to remain cognizant of authorities’ updates regarding the restoration of electricity services.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL High
AFFECTED AREA Nationwide; Iraq
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Confirmed

Current Situation:

  • During the overnight hours (local time) of August 11-12, the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity announced that power supply was gradually being restored across the country following a widespread outage.
  • Reports from August 12 indicated that power has been restored in Dhi Qar and Maysan governorates.   

Recommendations:

Those operating or residing in Iraq on August 12 are advised to remain cognizant of authorities’ updates regarding the restoration of electricity services.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL High
AFFECTED AREA Nationwide; Iraq
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Confirmed