Abbas Aliabadi
Abbas Aliabadi is an Iranian politician who serves
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Aug 29, 2026
Lean Right
As Minister of Energy, he oversees the announcement of new renewable energy tariffs and the issuance of energy savings bonds, key stories today.
Aliabadi is praised by conservatives for advancing energy independence, reducing reliance on imported fuel, and supporting industrial growth.
Aug 9, 2026
Lean Left
As Energy Minister, he announced that annual electricity consumption growth turned downward for the first time and raised the reward for reporting illegal crypto miners to 3 million tomans.
Moderates credit him for publicizing grid strain but hold him accountable for the 300 plus unauthorized transformers and rampant mining hooks that undermine enforcement.