Los Angeles: A shocking incident unfolded in Los Angeles, USA, when a man drove a truck into a crowd gathered in support of Iranian protesters. The sudden attack sent shockwaves through the area, triggering panic as people fled for their lives. Witnesses reported that the speeding vehicle rammed into the protest site suddenly, after which some individuals attempted to chase the truck as it fled the scene.
The U-Haul truck, with its side mirrors broken, stopped a few blocks from the scene. Police vehicles quickly arrived and surrounded the truck. There are no reports of injuries as of now.
At this time, there has been no official confirmation of the driver's arrest. Los Angeles Fire Department officials said paramedics examined the two men, but both refused any treatment. The incident occurred when hundreds of people gathered to support the ongoing movement against Iran's religious regime.
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Protests Continue In Iran
Protests are currently ongoing in Iran. This is the largest protest movement since 2022, which initially arose against rising inflation. But it soon escalated into violent clashes, with government officials estimating that more than 500 people have died so far.
The crowd gathered in Los Angeles to show solidarity with Iranian citizens who are demanding democratic rights and economic justice in their country.
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Meanwhile, Iran on Sunday firmly denied reports claiming that Indian nationals were arrested during the ongoing anti-government protests, as concerns grew in India over the safety of students studying in the country. Iran’s Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, termed the claims “totally false” and urged people to rely only on verified and credible sources of information.
The clarification came after social media posts and some overseas accounts alleged that Iranian police had detained six Indian nationals along with Afghan citizens during the unrest. The claims triggered anxiety among families in India, particularly those with children pursuing medical education in Iran.