London: Protester Replaces Islamic Republic Flag at Iranian Embassy With Pre-1979 Lion and Sun Flag Amid Protests in UK (Watch Video)
A protester in London replaced the Iranian flag at the Iranian Embassy with the pre-Islamic Revolution flag. It is reported that the protestor tore the regime's red, green and white flag in front of a crowd gathered outside the diplomatic mission in Kensington. Later, the protester went on to replace the Islamic Republic flag with the pre-1979 Lion and Sun flag.
In a shocking incident in the United Kingdom, a protester in London replaced the Iranian flag at the Iranian Embassy with the pre-Islamic Revolution flag. A video of the incident has also gone viral on social media. It is reported that the protestor tore the regime's red, green and white flag in front of a crowd gathered outside the diplomatic mission in Kensington. Later, the protester went on to replace the Islamic Republic flag with the pre-1979 Lion and Sun flag. The incident took place at Iran's embassy in London during Saturday's protests. Meanwhile, protests erupted across Iran, including in Tehran at the end of last month, representing the largest challenges to the state under the rule of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. ‘Will Be Hitting Them Very Hard Where It Hurts’: US President Donald Trump Warns Iran, Says ‘Watching Situation Closely’ (Watch Video).
Iranian Protestor Replaces Islamic Republic Flag With the Pre-1979 Lion and Sun Flag
#BREAKING An Iranian protester took down the Islamic Republic flag and replaced it with the pre-1979 Lion and Sun flag at Iran’s embassy in London during Saturday protests. pic.twitter.com/znacbJgJNk
— Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) January 10, 2026
Protesters in London Replace the Iranian Flag at the Iranian Embassy
JUST IN - Protesters in London replace the Iranian flag at the Iranian Embassy with a pre revolution flag
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