Chaos broke out at a pro–Iranian freedom rally in Los Angeles when a U-Haul truck drove into a crowd of demonstrators in the Westwood neighborhood. The vehicle, bearing a large banner reading “No Shah, No Regime. USA: Don’t Repeat 1953. No Mullah,” forced its way through protesters waving Iranian flags, triggering panic and confusion. Witnesses described the act as deliberate, with people scrambling to escape the truck’s path. Three individuals were reported injured, though two declined medical treatment at the scene while a third was assessed by paramedics. As the truck came to a stop, outraged protesters surrounded it, smashing windows and shouting as police rushed in to pull the driver from the vehicle and take him into custody.

Tensions remained high as officers struggled to control the crowd, with some demonstrators attempting to strike the suspect before police pushed them back. The incident unfolded in Westwood, home to one of the largest Iranian communities outside Iran, where hundreds had gathered to support ongoing protests against Iran’s government. The rally came amid reports of escalating unrest in Iran and an increasing international focus on the regime’s crackdown. Authorities continue to investigate the motive behind the attack, while city officials work to restore calm after a demonstration meant to symbolize solidarity instead turned into a scene of violence and fear.