Intense conflict among Iranian opposition in the US; truck crashes into rally, two injured

Los Angeles, January 12, 2026: A U-Haul truck suddenly crashed into a large rally in Los Angeles, USA, protesting against Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The truck had slogans written on it such as 'No Shah', 'No Regime', 'America, don't repeat the mistake of 1953', and 'No Mullah'. Two protesters were injured in the incident, and the situation became chaotic.
The rally was held outside the Wilshire Federal Building in the Westwood area. Thousands of Iranian opposition members participated in the rally, chanting slogans against the Iranian government and Khamenei. The rally was in support of Reza Pahlavi, the heir to the Iranian royal family. The truck is reportedly associated with the Mujahideen-e-Khalq (MEK) organization, which is opposed to the Iranian monarchy.
After the truck crashed into the rally, angry protesters attempted to attack the driver. They rushed towards the driver with flags and sticks, but the police intervened immediately and brought the situation under control. The driver has been arrested. Videos of the incident have gone viral on social media, showing clashes between protesters and the police.
This incident has exposed the internal divisions among the Iranian opposition. On one hand, there is the movement against Khamenei and the current government, and on the other hand, there are groups opposing the restoration of the monarchy. The police are conducting further investigations, and the injured have been admitted to the hospital. This incident has become a topic of discussion within the Iranian diaspora.