Dramatic scenes as man climbs Iranian embassy balcony in central London

"A protester has scaled the Iranian embassy in central London and climbed onto the building's balcony. The Met Police said additional officers have been sent to the scene in Kensington. Videos posted on social media show a man climbing onto the balcony and unfurling the pre-1979 revolution Iranian flag, which features a lion and sun. Protests over spiralling inflation began in Iran on December 28 in markets across the capital Tehran."

"The demonstrations have since evolved into broader anti-regime protests, with solidarity rallies taking place in cities around the world, including London. Anti-Iranian regime protesters outside the embassy in London on January 9 Henry Nicholls / AFP via Getty Images The unrest is the most significant challenge to the regime for several years. Iranians had their internet and telephone lines cut off on Thursday as demonstrations continued throughout the country."

"The unrest is the most significant challenge to the regime for several years. Iranians had their internet and telephone lines cut off on Thursday as demonstrations continued throughout the country. Earlier this week, prime minister Keir Starmer condemned the killing of protesters in Iran and urged Tehran to "exercise restraint" amid a crackdown on demonstrations against the regime. At least 62 people are reported to have been killed and 2,300 detained."

A protester scaled the Iranian embassy in central London and climbed onto the building's balcony, prompting additional Met Police officers to be sent to Kensington. Videos show the man unfurling the pre-1979 revolution Iranian flag featuring a lion and sun. Protests in Iran began on December 28 over spiralling inflation in Tehran markets and have evolved into broader anti-regime demonstrations with solidarity rallies worldwide, including London. Authorities cut internet and telephone lines as demonstrations continued. Prime minister Keir Starmer condemned the killing of protesters and urged Tehran to "exercise restraint". At least 62 people have been reported killed and 2,300 detained.

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