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U-Haul Plows Into Protesters Amid Iran Violence Rally

1/12/2026

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A U-Haul truck drove into a crowd of protesters in Westwood, Los Angeles, on January 11, 2026, injuring at least two.
The rally, attended by hundreds, aimed to highlight violence in Iran, where more than 580 people have died amid protests.
Law enforcement has not confirmed any arrests related to the incident.
Protests in Iran have escalated since Mahsa Amini's death in 2022, amid economic grievances.

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A U-Haul truck drove into a crowd of protesters in Westwood, Los Angeles, on January 11, 2026, injuring at least two.
The rally, attended by hundreds, aimed to highlight violence in Iran, where more than 580 people have died amid protests.
Law enforcement has not confirmed any arrests related to the incident.
Protests in Iran have escalated since Mahsa Amini's death in 2022, amid economic grievances.