A U-Haul truck intentionally drove into a crowd of Iranian protesters in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Videos circulating on social media show the truck plowing through the group of demonstrators, who were protesting against the Iranian regime, with screams audible in the footage. Law enforcement quickly intervened, with police seen apprehending the driver and taking him out of the vehicle.
Despite initial reports suggesting injuries, law enforcement sources indicated that no one was harmed in the incident. The driver of the U-Haul truck was taken into custody and remained in custody. The protests in Iran stem from an economic crisis, and human rights activist groups have reported that over 500 people have died in recent days due to the ongoing situation.