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Protest by a Group of Iranians in London Against the Metropolitan Police; Address the Actions of the Islamic Republic's Aggressors

May 9, 2026 May 9, 2026 2 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

A group of Iranian expatriates protested in London against the Metropolitan Police's inaction regarding violent attacks by supporters of the Islamic Republic. They criticized the police for failing to identify and arrest the assailants who attacked a memorial event. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between Iranian dissidents and regime supporters abroad.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The protest underscores the ongoing conflict between Iranian dissidents and the Islamic Republic's supporters.

👥 Key Players

Vahid Abadari QUOTED
Protest participant
"'The actions taken by supporters of the Islamic Republic... are certainly criminal acts.'"
Navid QUOTED
Injured protester
"'Despite severe physical injuries, I have a high spirit and will continue my fight against the Islamic Republic.'"

⚡ Actions

Group of Iranian opponents PROTEST Metropolitan Police
"'Despite serious injuries to the protesters, the police have taken no action to gather reports on the conflict.'"
Confidence: 90%
Supporters of the Islamic Republic ATTACK Protesters holding a memorial ceremony for Ebrahim Raisi
"'A group of supporters of the Islamic Republic attacked protesters holding a memorial ceremony for Ebrahim Raisi.'"
Confidence: 90%
Metropolitan Police ARREST One person
"'The police in the British capital announced that four people were slightly injured in this conflict, and one person was arrested.'"
Confidence: 70%

📰 What Happened

Iranians protest in London against police inaction towards Islamic Republic supporters' violence.

  • Group of Iranian opponents protest Metropolitan Police
  • Supporters of the Islamic Republic attack Protesters holding a memorial ceremony for Ebrahim Raisi
  • Metropolitan Police arrest One person

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Because it highlights the dissent against the Islamic Republic's actions.
🌍 Regional: Because it reflects broader regional tensions involving Iranian influence.
🌐 International: Because it raises concerns about human rights and police responses in democratic countries.

📚 Background

The protest underscores the ongoing conflict between Iranian dissidents and the Islamic Republic's supporters.

📝 Key Evidence

"'Despite serious injuries to the protesters, the police have taken no action...'"
→ Police inaction regarding violence against protesters.
📡 Source: OPPOSITION
📊 Confidence: 80%
VOA Persian is known for its critical stance towards the Iranian government.

A group of Iranian opponents of the Islamic Republic in Britain gathered on Thursday, June 1, in front of the Metropolitan Police office in London to protest the negligence of law enforcement regarding the violent behavior of supporters of the Islamic Republic. According to a reporter from VOA, this group of Iranians expressed their dissatisfaction with the weak performance of the London police in identifying and arresting the attackers at the protest against the memorial ceremony for Ebrahim Raisi, stating: 'Despite serious injuries to the protesters, the police have taken no action to gather reports on the conflict and have left the investigation process unresolved.' Vahid Abadari, a participant in the protest, told VOA that 'the actions taken by supporters of the Islamic Republic and their physical confrontation with government opponents are certainly criminal acts, and a country that claims to support human rights must be accountable for why no action has been taken to prepare a report or arrest the attackers.' Navid, who was injured in the June 4 attack by supporters of the Islamic Republic in London and is hospitalized, stated in an exclusive interview with VOA from his hospital bed on June 6: 'Despite severe physical injuries, I have a high spirit and will continue my fight against the Islamic Republic as soon as I am discharged from the hospital.' A group of supporters of the Islamic Republic attacked protesters holding a memorial ceremony for Ebrahim Raisi in Wembley, London, on June 4. The police in the British capital announced that four people were slightly injured in this conflict, and one person was arrested on suspicion of causing disorder and violence.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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