Anti-Iranian government protests sparked around the world

At least 2,000 people have been killed during the demonstrations in Iran. This video includes ACM-produced voiceover powered by AI.

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00:00Escalating anti-government protests have swept through Iran and the world, sparked by an economic

00:10crisis. A protester was filmed climbing a balcony at the Iranian embassy in London during protests

00:16on January 10th, 2026. He was seen ripping the Islamic Republic flag down. In its place,

00:23he held up the Lion and Sun flag.

00:30The Lion and Sun flag had been Iran's official national flag before the 1979 revolution. Two

00:41protesters in London were arrested, but Metropolitan Police did not confirm whether the person on the

00:47balcony was among those arrested. At least 2,000 people have been killed during the demonstrations

00:52in Iran. The Iranian government has accused the US of seeking to manufacture a reason for

00:59military intervention. Meanwhile, during protests in Los Angeles on January 11th, a U-Haul truck was

01:06filmed driving through crowds as the gathered demonstrators shout Bisharaf at the driver.

01:11The word means shame in Persian. According to local police, one man was injured as a result of

01:18being struck by the vehicle. Many in the crowd chased after the truck, smashing at its windows

01:24and attacking the driver. The driver was later apprehended by police.

01:28Peace!