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In this Persian‑language interview, Washington‑based oil and energy analyst Omid Shokri explains how Russia’s decision to cut natural‑gas exports—most notably the shutdown of the Nord Stream pipelines—has deepened Europe’s winter gas shortage. He argues that even if all EU member states fully utilize their remaining gas storage, the combined capacity will still fall short of demand, forcing the bloc to rely on emergency measures. Shokri outlines the EU’s strategic response: a rapid push toward nuclear power, accelerated deployment of renewables, large‑scale investment in hydrogen, and a dramatic increase in LNG imports from Qatar, Australia, and the United States. He further assesses the longer‑term impact on global energy markets, suggesting that Europe’s crisis will reshape supply‑demand equations worldwide and hasten the transition away from fossil fuels. When asked about Iran’s potential role, Shokri notes that, despite a possible revival of the JCPOA, Iran’s oil and gas sectors are too constrained to replace Russian gas in the near term; Iran can only offer limited oil‑related assistance, and its gas production will not be a viable substitute for Europe for at least five years. The interview concludes with a brief comment on the geopolitical dimensions of the crisis, including the positions of the United States and Russia.

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