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London: Protester Removes Iranian Flag from Embassy, Goes Viral

Published January 12, 2026, 09:20
London: Protester Removes Iranian Flag from Embassy, Goes Viral

A protester in London removed the Iranian flag from the Iranian embassy, in a show of support for the demonstrations taking place in Tehran. The protester replaced the flag with an older one, featuring a lion and sun, and the incident was captured in videos that went viral on social media. The Iranian embassy immediately replaced the flag, while police reported that approximately 500-1,000 people participated in the demonstration. The incident comes at a time of tension in Iran, where authorities are suppressing anti-government protests and blaming 'terrorists' for inciting popular anger.