Rahul Gandhi has criticised the government over its response to the escalating Iran-Israel conflict, warning that India’s energy supplies could be at risk as tensions spread to key global shipping routes.
Rahul Gandhi launches sharp attack on Modi govt as war escalates
New Delhi: Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday criticised the central government over its response to the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, warning that the crisis could have serious implications for India.
In a post on the social media platform X, Gandhi said the world is entering what he described as a highly unstable and dangerous phase. According to him, the coming months could pose major geopolitical and economic challenges for many countries, including India.
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The Congress leader highlighted potential risks to India’s energy supply chain amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Gandhi noted that a significant portion of India’s imported crude oil passes through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s busiest maritime trade routes.
The world has entered a volatile phase. Stormy seas lie ahead.
India’s oil supplies are under threat, with more than 40% of our imports transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The situation is even worse for LPG and LNG.
The conflict has reached our backyard, with an Iranian warship…
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) March 5, 2026
He stated that more than 40 percent of India’s imported oil travels through the narrow waterway, making the country vulnerable to disruptions if the regional conflict intensifies. Gandhi also warned that supplies of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) could face even greater challenges in the event of prolonged instability in the region.
Gandhi also referred to reports claiming that an Iranian warship was sunk in the Indian Ocean, suggesting that the impact of the conflict is moving geographically closer to India.
He argued that developments in nearby maritime zones highlight the seriousness of the current situation and could potentially affect regional security dynamics.
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Despite what he described as a worsening global crisis, Gandhi alleged that there has been no clear response from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said the country requires strong and stable leadership during such uncertain times.
The Congress MP further accused the government of compromising India’s strategic autonomy in its foreign policy approach, though he did not elaborate on specific decisions.
So far, the central government has not issued an official response to Gandhi’s remarks. With tensions continuing in the Middle East and growing concerns over global energy routes, analysts say developments in the coming days will be closely monitored by governments and markets worldwide.
