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U-Haul Crash at California Protest Highlights Iran Unrest

1/14/2026

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On January 14, 2026, a U-Haul truck crashed into a crowd in Westwood, California, during a demonstration supporting anti-government protests in Iran.
Protests began after a currency crash and have spread nationwide, challenging Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's rule.
Iranian Americans Tabby Refael and Roozbeh Farahanipour express concern for families in Iran amid a crackdown that has killed over 2,000 people.
U.S. President Donald Trump condemned violence and announced tariffs on Iran.

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On January 14, 2026, a U-Haul truck crashed into a crowd in Westwood, California, during a demonstration supporting anti-government protests in Iran.
Protests began after a currency crash and have spread nationwide, challenging Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's rule.
Iranian Americans Tabby Refael and Roozbeh Farahanipour express concern for families in Iran amid a crackdown that has killed over 2,000 people.
U.S. President Donald Trump condemned violence and announced tariffs on Iran.