U-Haul truck drives through crowd of Iranian protesters in Los Angeles
Chaos broke out at a pro-Iran freedom rally in Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon when a U-Haul truck carrying a harsh anti-regime message plowed through a crowd of demonstrators, sending people into panic.
Witnesses said the truck headed toward protesters waving Iranian flags and attempted to drive through the meeting with a large banner taped to its side that read “No Shah, No Regime.” USA: Don’t repeat 1953. ‘There is no mullah.’
Two people injured at the scene refused treatment. A third person was reported injured; Their situation was uncertain.
The shocking moment emerged in broad daylight in the city’s Westwood area, when it emerged the vehicle had deliberately driven towards the rally site, raising fears of a politically motivated attack.
Hundreds of people were marching through the neighborhood to voice their support for Iranian protesters.
The tension increased even more when the truck stopped. A large group of protesters was seen surrounding the U-Haul; Some demonstrators were breaking windows, shouting and displaying anger.
Law enforcement eventually removed a man from the vehicle and took him into custody.
As police escorted him away, several protesters were seen trying to punch him and hit him with flagpoles, forcing officers to push the crowd back.
Chaos broke out at a pro-Iran freedom rally in Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon when a U-Haul truck bearing a harsh anti-regime change message drove through a crowd of demonstrators.
The truck was caught on camera from various angles as it passed through the crowd
A large banner taped to its side read: ‘No Shah, No Regime. USA: Don’t repeat 1953. ‘There is no mullah.’
The suppression of demonstrations in Iran resulted in the deaths of hundreds of people.
According to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, at least 583 people have been killed in Iran since the unrest started two weeks ago due to the economic crisis.
The Los Angeles Fire Department said three people were injured when hit by the truck, but two refused treatment. The third is being evaluated by paramedics.
Los Angeles police came to the scene and tried to control the crowd.
President Donald Trump will be briefed by his top aides this week as they plan the level of response to the Iranian regime’s brutal crackdown on citizen-led protests.
Trump’s senior military and diplomatic staff, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine, are expected to be present at the meeting. According to the Wall Street Journal.
The meeting took place as it became clear that Trump was considering further US involvement in the region, but a final decision is not expected to emerge until after Tuesday’s meeting. Putting US soldiers’ boots on the ground is also off the table. CNN.
The shocking moment unfolded in broad daylight as the vehicle deliberately drove towards the rally area
Protesters were marching under a giant Iranian flag in the city’s Westwood district.
Protests in Iran have increased since the beginning of the year, and the regime led by Ayatollah Khamenei has sought to limit its citizens’ access to the West by cutting phone lines as well as internet connectivity.
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