New Delhi, March 10 -- The US and Israel launched a war against Iran on 28 February, targeting Tehran's military and naval forces, killing several of its top leaders, including the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The conflict prompted Tehran to retaliate, with US military installations and Israel being targeted by drones and missiles, plunging the wider Gulf region into a deeper and wider military confrontation.

While many continue to speculate who could win the war, the United States or Iran, a CNBC report suggests that Russia could emerge as the real winner from this war.

The report, citing analysts, suggests that Moscow is set to emerge as a major beneficiary from the war, as higher oil prices and temporary sanctions relief st...