Iran Protests Challenge Regime Amid Debates on Future Political Direction

Widespread protests in Iran, led largely by young people and women, challenge the Islamic Republic amid reports of significant casualties. While some Western and Indian discourse imagines a liberal shift or a revival of the Shah's monarchy, historical analysis highlights the Shah's regime as unfriendly to Indian interests, notably due to its alliance with Pakistan. India remains cautious about potential regime changes, wary of increased US influence over Iran and its implications for regional dynamics.