U-Haul truck Drives Into Protest in Los Angeles supporting Iranian Demonstrations
A U-Haul truck drove into a crowd of protestors in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon, resulting in minor injuries to two individuals. The protest was held in support of ongoing demonstrations against the current regime in Tehran, wich have been taking place for three weeks. Westwood is home to a significant population of Iranian expatriates.
The incident occurred as hundreds of people were gathered when the truck, rented from U-Haul, entered the crowd. While the vehicle made contact with protestors, the driver reportedly did not accelerate to full speed, potentially mitigating more severe harm. Emergency medical services arrived at the scene, but neither of the injured individuals required hospitalization.
following the incident, protestors reacted with anger, damaging the truck by breaking windows and mirrors before physically confronting the driver. Law enforcement intervened to secure the driver and control the crowd, taking the individual into custody. As of this reporting, formal charges have not been filed, and the examination is ongoing.
Authorities are currently examining a banner displayed on the truck, which read: “No Shah. No regime.USA: don’t repeat what happened in 1953. No Mullah.” This message suggests a political motivation behind the incident, referencing past U.S. involvement in Iran and opposition to both the former Shah and the current religious leadership.
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