Protester scales Iranian Embassy in London, tears down regime flag, hoists pre-revolution symbol

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 3 min read 100% complete by Michael DorganJanuary 10, 2026 at 11:03 PM

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On Friday, an anti-regime protester scaled the Iranian Embassy in London and replaced the Islamic Republic's flag with the pre-1979 "Lion and Sun" emblem, a symbol of the former monarchy. The incident occurred amidst ongoing nationwide unrest in Iran, sparked by economic grievances that have evolved into challenges to the clerical leadership. The Metropolitan Police responded, arresting two individuals for aggravated trespass and assault, and seeking another for trespass. The embassy protest coincides with solidarity demonstrations in other major European cities and outside the White House in Washington, D.C. As of Saturday, reports indicate that at least 72 people have been killed and over 2,300 detained in Iran due to the protests.

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