Two people have been injured and six men have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, following an incident outside the Iranian embassy in Central London.
Police were called to Princes Gate, South Kensington, just before 10am.
A spokesman for the Met Police said: "At 09.53am on Friday, June 20, officers responded to reports of an altercation in Princes Gate, SW1.
"Six men have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm - they remain in police custody.
The arrests took place outside the Iranian Embassy in Knightsbridge, London
PA"Two men were treated for injuries at the scene and have been taken to hospital for further treatment by the London Ambulance Service.
"Police have cordoned off the area while initial investigations take place."
The force went on to add: "After further investigation, the altercation is believed to involve protestors from the pro and anti-Iranian regime. There are no links to Israel."
Police have not linked the arrests to the Iranian embassy, but stated they took place on Prince's Gate in London, where the embassy is located.
A London Ambulance Service spokesman said: "We were called at 9.56am today (June 20) to reports of an assault in Princes Gate, SW7.
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"We sent a number of resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, paramedics in fast response cars and our Tactical Response Unit.
"We treated two patients at the scene and took one to hospital and one to a major trauma centre."
The incident follows escalating tensions in the Middle East between Israel and Iran.
US President Donald Trump has stalled on his decision to launch strikes into Iran for up to a fortnight, providing Tehran with one "last chance" to strike a deal.
Police were called to Princes Gate in London at 9.53am
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The UK and Europe have warned Trump against attacking Iran, as it poses a risk of endangering Westerners currently held by the Islamic Republic.
Sir Keir Starmer insisted on "cool heads and a return to diplomacy" with the ongoing situation.
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