Americans took to the streets in multiple cities to protest recent U.S. military action against Iran.
Demonstrations started soon after news broke that the United States and Israel carried out airstrikes on Iranian territory. Many protesters said they oppose the attacks and want an end to military escalation in the Middle East.
In Washington, D.C., hundreds gathered near the White House holding signs that called for peace and an end to war. Protestors chanted slogans about stopping U.S. military involvement and called on lawmakers to limit the president’s power to use force without Congress’s approval. Some speakers at the event said they fear the conflict could grow into a larger war if it is not stopped quickly.
In New York City, demonstrators marched in Times Square and through downtown streets. Participants carried banners saying things like “Stop the War on Iran” and “No Foreign Wars.”
They urged leaders to spend money on social needs at home, such as housing and education, instead of funding military campaigns abroad.
Smaller protests also took place in cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, and Boston, where people gathered in public squares and parks to express their disagreement with U.S. actions.
Some of these protests were organised by anti-war groups and civil society organisations, including CODEPINK and the Democratic Socialists of America, who accuse the government of acting illegally and without proper oversight.
At the same time, there is a mix of views among the public, with some supporting military action as a necessary step for national security.
But the protests show that a large number of Americans are worried about getting deeper into another foreign conflict, especially without clear goals or broad public support.
