'Real Players Are US, Russia, China': Rahul Gandhi On Iran-Israel War, Warns Of India Impact

Rahul Gandhi said the Middle East conflict, though appearing as a US-Israel versus Iran fight, is actually a struggle between global powers—the US, China, and Russia. Speaking at Marian College Kuttikkanam, he warned that India’s energy dependence on the region could push fuel prices up and slow economic growth. Gandhi urged India to adopt clear policy positions amid rising global tensions, noting that China is on India’s border while the US is an ally. He called the period “violent and dangerous” and stressed the need for careful navigation to prevent India from being drawn into a larger superpower confrontation.