Unrest in Iran complicates India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy

India is closely monitoring the unrest in Iran, concerned about potential impacts on its regional strategy. Protests, ongoing since late December, are driven by demands to end the rule of Islamic clerics amidst economic hardship exacerbated by international sanctions. The Iranian Supreme Leader acknowledged thousands of deaths, while the US President threatened intervention. India, which has advised its citizens to avoid travel to Iran, is uneasy due to its deep historical and strategic ties with Tehran. Analysts suggest a change in government in Iran could reduce India's strategic options in the region, particularly in relation to Pakistan and China. The situation is complicated by the presence of heavily armed security forces across Iran.

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