As the Iran conflict intensifies following U.S.-Israeli strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, analysts are debating whether the crisis could ultimately benefit Russian President Vladimir Putin. From surging oil prices and potential sanctions relief to a distracted Washington and strained NATO unity, experts say Moscow may find strategic openings. Comparisons have also emerged between President Donald Trump’s justification for military action and the Kremlin’s narrative on Ukraine. As fighting spreads across the Gulf, questions grow over U.S. credibility, European cohesion and whether Russia stands to gain from prolonged instability in the Middle East. INTERNATIONAL NEWS #Trump #VladimirPutin #Russia #IranWar #MiddleEastConflict #UkraineWar #NATO #OilPrices #Geopolitics #USForeignPolicy #AliKhamenei #GlobalTensions Download the Hindustan Times App from Playstore/App Store for all the latest news & updates. google app store : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ht.news&hl=en_IN&pli=1 Apple Store : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ht.news&hl=en_IN&pli=1 Add Hindustan Times as your preferred source on Google. Click here: https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=hindustan%20times Hindustan Times Videos brings all the News for the Global Indian under one umbrella. We break down news from across the globe from the unique lens of a Rising India. Tune in for Explainers, Opinions, Analysis and a 360 degree view of big events in India and the World which impact your present and future. Follow the Hindustan Times Channel on WhatsApp for News Alerts, Top Stories and Editor picks. Join Us Today – https://www.bit.ly/3PQ4kSv Subscribe to the Hindustan Times YT channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. Visit our website https://www.hindustantimes.com/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/htTweets Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hindustantimes