US media report that a semi-truck drove into a crowd of Iranian protesters gathered in Los Angeles on Monday.
The incident occurred during a large rally organized to support the ongoing anti-government demonstrations in Iran.
Details regarding the number of injuries remain unclear, and police have launched an investigation into the driver’s motives.
KNBC News confirmed that hundreds of people were present at the scene when the vehicle plowed into the group.
Solidarity protests have been taking place in major cities worldwide as unrest continues in Iran.
This violent incident has raised alarm about the safety of diaspora communities exercising their right to protest abroad.