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Iran relies on fossil fuels for over 98 percent of its energy needs [1], and the country is actively seeking to reduce this dependency by expanding renewable energy infrastructure [2] and diversifying its energy portfolio [3].

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Reforming Iran's Energy Policy: Strategies for Sustainability ... jpia.princeton.edu Behdad Gilzad Kohan, Hamid Dahouei · Journal of Public and International Affairs 3 facts

claimExpanding renewable energy infrastructure in Iran through large-scale solar and wind projects in high-potential regions can reduce national reliance on fossil fuels.

referenceFossil fuels power over 98 percent of Iran's energy needs, with emissions from vehicles, thermal power plants, and industrial processes being major contributors to the country's environmental crisis, according to Taghizadeh et al. (2023).

claimDiversifying Iran's energy portfolio through investments in hydropower, bioenergy, and geothermal projects will reduce dependency on fossil fuels and enhance energy security.