Protester Scales Iranian Embassy in London, Replaces Flag with Pre-1979 Emblem
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Moneycontrol•11-01-2026, 13:54
Protester Scales Iranian Embassy in London, Replaces Flag with Pre-1979 Emblem
- •A protester climbed the Iranian embassy balcony in London, replacing the official flag with the pre-1979 "Lion and Sun" emblem.
- •Videos of the incident, showing the protester scaling the building and a cheering crowd, went viral on social media.
- •London's Metropolitan Police made two arrests for aggravated trespass and assault on an emergency worker, and are searching for a third person.
- •The incident occurs amidst widespread anti-regime protests in Iran, sparked by economic hardship and challenging clerical leadership.
- •Solidarity protests have also taken place in European cities and Washington, DC, drawing international attention and support for Iranian demonstrators.
Why It Matters: A dramatic flag replacement at Iran's London embassy highlights growing international support for Iranian anti-regime protests.
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