Iran plans to bring back most of its refining capability within two months: report

Deputy Oil Minister Mohammad Sadeq Azimifar said repairs are already underway, according to Reuters.

Published: April 12, 2026 12:54pm

Iran is aiming to bring most of its damaged refining and fuel distribution facilities back to roughly 70–80% of their pre-strike capacity within one to two months, a senior oil official said, as recovery efforts continue following a series of attacks on energy infrastructure.

Deputy Oil Minister Mohammad Sadeq Azimifar said repairs are already underway, according to Reuters. 

He also said that part of the Lavan refinery could restart operations in about 10 days, with additional units expected to come back online in stages.

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