Crowds gather in the evening around an open fire in Pounak Square, in the Iranian capital Tehran. Iranians have been taking to the streets to press the biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, as authorities sustained an internet blackout as part of a crackdown that has left dozens dead. UGC/AFP
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Firstpost14-01-2026, 17:27

Iran on Brink of Collapse? How Regime Change Could Reshape Global Politics, Impact India

  • Iran's Islamic Republic faces potential counter-revolution, with thousands protesting daily against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's 35-year rule.
  • Protests, initially sparked by economic woes, have escalated nationwide, with calls for monarchy restoration and a death toll exceeding 2,500.
  • US President Donald Trump has warned of military intervention if Iran uses violence against protesters and has urged Iranians to continue demonstrating.
  • A collapse of the Khamenei regime could lead to widespread chaos, a power vacuum, and rogue militias, potentially destabilizing the entire West Asian region.
  • India faces significant implications for its Chabahar Project, energy security, and the safety of millions of Indians residing in West Asia.

Why It Matters: The potential fall of Iran's regime could trigger regional instability and global geopolitical shifts, with major consequences for India.

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