Iraq connects electrical grid with Saudi Arabia

The move could help Iraq with its electricity woes and reduce energy dependence on Iran.
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A picture shows a partial view of the Dhi Qar Combined Cycle Power Plant near the Iraqi city of Nasiriyah on Jan. 20, 2022. - ASAAD NIAZI/AFP via Getty Images
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Iraq has started connecting its electricity system to Saudi Arabia’s.

Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity said yesterday that it has begun establishing interconnection stations with Saudi Arabia, the official Iraqi News Agency reported. 

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