How the fall of Iran could change the world, impacting even India

Key Highlights

• UGC/AFPForty-seven years ago, Iran saw the collapse of its monarchy, replaced with an anti-American theocracy.
• Now, it appears that the Islamic Republic is on the verge of witnessing a counter-revolution — one that would oust the regime led by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Thousands of Iranians have been taking to the streets each day, chanting incendiary slogans such as ‘Death to Khamenei’, ‘This year is the year of blood, Khamenei’ will be overthrown’, clearly calling for an end to his 35-year rule.
• In turn, the Iranian regime has done what it always does: use force — even deadly force — to quell the dissent.
• The latest death toll is already over 2,500, with some activists pointing out that the number could be as high as even 12,000. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADAmid this situation, US President Donald Trump has publicly warned that America will carry out military strikes if Iran responds to the protests with violence. Put all of this together and there’s one question that most people are asking — is the Islamic Republic going to be overthrown?
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