A U-Haul truck drove into a group of demonstrators during an anti-Iranian regime rally in Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
Minor Injuries Reported
The Los Angeles Fire Department said two people were evaluated at the scene but declined medical treatment or transportation. Firefighter-paramedics also responded to reports of a third person nearby, though that individual’s condition has not been released.
Protest Linked to Unrest in Iran
The demonstration was part of a broader wave of protests tied to escalating unrest in Iran, where mass demonstrations have turned deadly. Activist groups say more than 500 people have been killed since the protests began, though those figures cannot be independently verified.
Rising Death Toll Abroad
According to the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, at least 538 people have died in Iran, including protesters and security personnel, with more than 10,000 arrests recorded nationwide. The Iranian government has not released official casualty figures.
Protests Enter Second Week
The agency reported demonstrations in hundreds of locations across all of Iran’s provinces, with Sunday marking nearly two weeks of sustained protests against the government.
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