Arabic version: نيويوركرز يتظاهرون ضد العمل العسكري الأمريكي في إيران

New Yorkers gathered in Times Square on Saturday hours after US President Donald Trump ordered a wave of deadly strikes on Iran, highlighting the immediate public response to the escalation of military actions.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani criticized the strikes, labeling them as “a catastrophic escalation in an illegal war of aggression.” His remarks reflect widespread concerns among residents about the implications of the US’s military involvement in Iran.

The protest underscores the growing discontent among New Yorkers regarding the government’s foreign policy decisions. Activists and residents voiced their opposition to the strikes, calling for a reevaluation of the US’s military strategies abroad.

According to Al Jazeera, the demonstration marks a significant moment of civic engagement as citizens express their views on international conflicts and their effects on global peace.