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Rahul Gandhi: Iran conflict a US-China-Russia proxy war, India faces severe economic hit

Congress leader warns India may face higher fuel prices and slower economic growth due to Middle East conflict.

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Moneycontrol•06-03-2026, 21:03

Rahul Gandhi: Iran conflict a US-China-Russia proxy war, India faces severe economic hit

•Rahul Gandhi warns the Iran conflict is a proxy war between the United States, China, and Russia, not just US-Israel-Iran.
•He states the conflict reflects a changing global order where the US aims to retain dominance against a rising China.
•India faces severe economic consequences due to its energy reliance on the Middle East, potentially leading to higher fuel prices and slower growth.
•Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy shipping route, could further impact global oil supplies and India.
•Gandhi urges India to be cautious about its strategic positioning in this "violent and dangerous" geopolitical transition period.

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