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Protester pulls down national flag from Iranian embassy in London

A protest in London escalated on Saturday when an individual scaled the Iranian embassy building and removed the country’s flag from a balcony. Footage circulating online appeared to capture the moment the demonstrator unfurled the lion and sun emblem - a symbol dating back to before the 1979 Islamic revolution and frequently adopted by groups opposing Iran’s current leadership. In response, the embassy later published an image on X showing the national flag reinstated, alongside the statement: “Iran’s flag is flying high.” The Metropolitan police said the demonstration in Kensington drew a crowd of between 500 and 1,000 people at its largest point. Protests spread across Iran two weeks ago. It began in response to rising inflation, but soon turned political, with some demonstrators calling for the end of the Islamic Republic. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @middleeasteye   Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE, our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage, expert analysis, and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12pm ET | 5pm BST Got a story tip or question? Reach us at MEELive@middleeasteye.org Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok:   / middleeasteye   Follow us on Instagram:   / middleeasteye   Like us on Facebook:   / middleeasteye   Follow us on Twitter:   / middleeasteye