U-Haul Plows Into Los Angeles Iran Protest; Arrest
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Los Angeles, police arrested a man after a U-Haul drove into demonstrators supporting protests in Iran on Sunday, January 11, forcing marchers to scramble and then surround the vehicle. Video showed protesters striking the truck and attempting to pull the driver. The Los Angeles Fire Department evaluated two people who declined treatment; one person received minor treatment, police said. Authorities detained the driver and said investigators are considering assault charges while probing whether the vehicle was used as a weapon. The rally drew hundreds amid reports of hundreds killed in Iran’s crackdown. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. 2022–2025: Large-scale protests in Iran grow over economic hardship and rights violations.
- 2. Early January 2026: International solidarity rallies announced, including Westwood Los Angeles demonstration.
- 3. January 11, 2026: Hundreds gather in Westwood; a U-Haul drives into the crowd around 3:30 p.m.
- 4. Immediately after: Protesters surround the truck, video shows attacks on the driver; police secure the scene.
- 5. January 12–13, 2026: Driver detained, LAPD reviews footage and considers assault with a deadly weapon charges.
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