Several individuals sustained injuries when a truck crashed into a gathering of anti-Iran protesters in Los Angeles, causing chaos and panic. The incident involved a U-Haul truck driving through a group of demonstrators, prompting people to flee as the vehicle advanced. Eyewitnesses reported that the driver appeared to be deliberately targeting protesters holding Iranian flags, aiming to push through the crowd. The truck displayed a banner stating, “No Shah, No Regime. USA: Don’t Repeat 1953. No Mullah.”
The event took place during daylight hours on Veteran Avenue in the Westwood district, where a large assembly had gathered to protest against Iran’s Islamic Republic. One witness, Susie Shoshana, recorded the incident on her mobile phone, capturing the truck forcefully moving through the protest. Following the collision, demonstrators surrounded the truck, with some individuals seen breaking the vehicle’s windows as tensions escalated.
Subsequent footage depicted police officers pulling the driver from the truck, while bystanders could be heard shouting nearby. As officers escorted the suspect away, some protesters attempted to physically confront him, leading to police intervention to restore order. The Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed that three individuals sustained injuries from the truck collision.