One man climbed up to erect a pre-Revolution Iranian flag, but this was removed by someone from inside the embassy. At least 10 police officers have been keeping access to the road open on the narrow road in the Wellington suburb of Hataitai as the protest continues. The protests began over rampant inflation but have since spread across the country and had become general protests against the regime. The flow of information outside of Iran had been constrained since authorities cut off internet access and telephone lines on Thursday. US President Donald Trump was also briefed on potential military intervention options, including military strikes and sanctions.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 13, 2026 05:33 UTC