This morning, commuters at London’s busy King’s Cross station were treated to a shocking scene as an Iranian protester climbed the main building beneath the iconic clock tower.
Emergency services rushed to the scene shortly before 9 a.m. after reports of a “person in a precarious position.”
The protester had unfurled a massive banner calling on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to take action against the Iranian regime.
The Message That Captured Attention
The banner read: “Prime Minister of the UK, the Islamic Republic killed over 440,000 people in just two days.
This regime has no legitimacy, expel its diplomats. Uphold democracy.”
Video footage shows the activist, dressed in black, holding firmly to the large poster as police and firefighters worked to secure the 120-foot structure.
Despite the dramatic protest, trains continued to run normally, although the station’s front entrance was temporarily closed.
Police and Emergency Response
A spokesperson for the British Transport Police said: “Officers were called to King’s Cross railway station at around 8.30 a.m. following reports of a person in a precarious position.
The incident is ongoing and officers are in attendance alongside other emergency services, working to bring the situation to a safe conclusion.”
Authorities confirmed they were treating the protest as a high-risk incident, coordinating to ensure no one was harmed.
Political Backdrop and Rising Tensions
The protest comes amid criticism of Sir Keir Starmer for refusing to label Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, despite mounting pressure from the White House and European leaders.
Anti-government protests in Iran, which began on December 28 over economic hardships, have escalated into a national crisis.
Early death toll estimates ranged from 16,500 to 18,000, but newer figures suggest the number may be closer to 33,100.
Voices from Exile
Reza Pahlavi, the exiled Crown Prince of Iran, has openly criticized the UK Prime Minister for his perceived inaction.
He said: “Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been all but silent on the plight of the Iranian people.
I can’t imagine him being silent in previous eras about the struggle against apartheid or for Solidarity in Poland.
A free Iran will be a force for stability and prosperity for the world.
It is in the British interest as well as ours.”
Continued Demonstrations in London
This protest follows other high-profile demonstrations in the capital.
Earlier this month, a protester climbed the roof of the Iranian embassy, replacing the Islamic Republic’s flag with the pre-revolution Lion and Sun flag.
Demonstrators demanded that Labour close what they called “the Mullah’s embassy,” labeling it a “terrorist factory.”
Footage also captured crowds outside Downing Street, burning images of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The Situation in Iran
Protests in Iran began over economic challenges but have since grown into one of the largest challenges to the regime in years.
The government has cut off internet and phone lines, but videos and images from Tehran and other cities continue to circulate widely on social media, highlighting the scale of unrest and international concern.
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