The post by Nick Sortor (dated January 12, 2026) shares a video showing another angle of a dramatic incident in Los Angeles (Westwood area). A U-Haul truck slowly drives through a large crowd of protesters during an anti-Iranian regime / pro-Iranian freedom rally. The truck had an anti-regime message (something like "No to the Mullahs") displayed on it.Key details from videos, reports, and context:The protesters were mostly Iranian-Americans (many supporting the monarchy or opposing the current Islamic Republic regime), marching in support of ongoing protests in Iran against the government.

Chaos broke out when the crowd surrounded the U-Haul, with some protesters smashing its windows and attacking the vehicle (visible in multiple angles, including the original incident and this follow-up video).

The driver (an adult male) appears to slowly accelerate through the crowd to escape the violent confrontation, resulting in several people being struck or knocked down.

LAPD quickly detained the driver. The FBI is also involved in investigating the motive.

Injuries: Reports vary, but most sources say 1–3 people were hurt. At least one adult male was confirmed struck, but injuries were described as not significant in official statements — no one was transported to the hospital by ambulance, though some were treated at the scene.


Different perspectives circulating online:Some view it as the driver defending himself after being attacked and having his windows broken by the angry crowd.

Others describe it as the truck plowing into or ramming protesters, with serious concern for the victims.


The incident happened on January 11, 2026 (yesterday, based on current date), during a large demonstration near the Federal Building on Wilshire Boulevard. It reflects heightened tensions among Iranian diaspora communities in the U.S. amid ongoing unrest back in Iran.Prayers were requested in the original post for the victims, as some footage looks quite concerning. The full context shows it was a very chaotic and heated situation on both sides.