Protester Scales Iranian Embassy in London, Replaces Regime Flag with Historic Emblem

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News18•11-01-2026, 09:22
Protester Scales Iranian Embassy in London, Replaces Regime Flag with Historic Emblem
- •An anti-regime protester climbed the Iranian embassy in London, replacing the current flag with the pre-1979 "Lion and Sun" emblem.
- •The act, captured on video, drew cheers from a crowd of protesters gathered outside the embassy in Kensington.
- •Metropolitan Police arrested two individuals for aggravated trespass, with one also facing an assault charge on an emergency worker.
- •The incident occurred amidst widespread anti-government protests in Iran, which began over economic concerns and have escalated into a challenge against the clerical leadership.
- •Solidarity protests have taken place in various European cities and Washington, DC, with concerns rising over internet shutdowns and a growing death toll in Iran.
Why It Matters: A protester dramatically replaced Iran's flag at its London embassy amid escalating anti-regime protests.
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