Iran reroutes rail services, urges power conservation after infrastructure damage

Iran rerouted passenger rail services from the southern port city of Bandar Abbas after overnight strikes damaged railway infrastructure in Hormozgan province. The state railway operator announced that passengers would be bused to Fin to continue their journeys by train until repairs are complete.

Authorities also appealed to the public to conserve electricity following damage to power facilities in the region. The Ministry of Energy urged households, particularly in southern provinces, to reduce air conditioner use during peak hours to ease pressure on the national grid. This comes as the region faces extreme summer temperatures and damage to power infrastructure.

According to Iranian media, a railway junction approximately 10 kilometers west of Bandar Abbas was struck overnight. The incident injured two people and damaged the station. This junction is crucial for both passenger and freight lines, connecting Bandar Abbas with the strategically important Shahid Rajaee Port, one of Iran's busiest maritime gateways.