Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:37pm on 26 Mar 2026,Thursday International
Vladimir Putin has warned that the escalating US–Iran–Israel Conflict 2026 could trigger global disruptions comparable to COVID-19, affecting energy markets, trade, and economic stability worldwide. His remarks echo concerns earlier raised by Narendra Modi, who urged preparedness for long-term fallout similar to pandemic-era disruptions. With tensions impacting supply chains and shipping routes, especially around the Strait of Hormuz, leaders fear widespread consequences beyond the battlefield. Both emphasised that the conflict could evolve into a systemic global shock, requiring coordinated responses as uncertainty grows across markets and geopolitical systems. (PC: X)
