A protester sat in the middle of Jomhuri Eslami Street in Tehran and refused to move for motorcycle security forces. He was later beaten and forced away. The image went viral and he became known as 'Tehran's Tank Man'.
Lone protester sits down in front of security forces on Jomhuri Street
Videos of this event
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Lone protester sits down in front of security forces on Jomhuri Street
X · 29 December 2025 · Tehran
⚠ Distressing
Lone protester sits down in front of security forces on Jomhuri Street
X · 29 December 2025 · Tehran
⚠ Distressing
Lone protester sits down in front of security forces on Jomhuri Street
X · 29 December 2025 · Tehran
⚠ Distressing
Lone protester sits down in front of security forces on Jomhuri Street
X · 29 December 2025 · Tehran