Several individuals sustained injuries when a truck crashed into a gathering of anti-Iran protesters in Los Angeles, causing chaos and panic. A U-Haul vehicle was filmed driving through a crowd of demonstrators, prompting people to flee as the truck advanced. Witnesses reported that the driver appeared to be deliberately heading towards protesters holding Iranian flags, aiming to push through the assembly. The truck displayed a large banner stating: “No Shah, No Regime. USA: Don’t Repeat 1953. No Mullah.”
The incident took place during daylight on Veteran Avenue in the Westwood district, where a large group had gathered to protest against Iran’s Islamic Republic. Eyewitness Susie Shoshana captured the event on her mobile phone and described the driver’s aggressive actions.
Following the collision, the truck was surrounded by protesters who began breaking its windows in a heated confrontation. Subsequent footage showed law enforcement officers pulling the driver out of the vehicle while onlookers screamed nearby. As the suspect was being apprehended, some protesters attempted to assault him with flagpoles, prompting police intervention to restore order.
The Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed that three individuals were injured by the truck during the incident.