Iran discovers over 7.5 trillion cubic feet of gas, oil minister says
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Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announced the discovery of a natural gas field south of Fars province containing over 7.5 trillion cubic feet of gas. The discovery comes as Iran seeks to boost its energy production amid international economic pressures.
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Iran discovers over 7.5 trillion cubic feet of gas, oil minister says
23 August 2026 14:48 BST
Iran has discovered over 7.5 trillion cubic feet of gas in a field south of its Fars province, the country's oil minister, Mohsen Paknejad, said in comments carried by state media on Sunday.
*Reporting by Reuters*
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