The reality is that the protests could lead to more unrest, especially if the clergy decides to use state forces to crack down. India will be keeping a close watch on the developments in Iran for a variety of reasons. Though India is looking at diversifying its energy sources, Iran will continue to be a key supplier in the near future. Iran is also key to the development of a transit corridor centred round the Chabahar port that India hopes to use to circumvent Pakistan. If there is a wave of unrest in Iran, the ripples will also be felt in India.

Source: Hindustan Times January 03, 2018 13:41 UTC