'Hands Off Iran!': New Yorkers Rally Against US-Israel Military Strikes on Iran Amid War Outrage

New York: Hundreds of New Yorkers took to the streets on Times Square to stage a protest against US President Donald Trump after the United States of America and Israel launched a joint operation against Iran on Saturday. People were seen marching with banners reading, “Hands Off Iran”, "Trump Must Go Now", "Stop The War on Iran" and "No Regime Change War".

The protesters urged the government to spend money on education and other national priorities, instead of on war.

‘Americans Don’t Want This…'

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the military strikes on Iran, calling it a “catastrophic escalation in an illegal war of aggression”. In a post on X, Mamdani said, “Bombing cities. Killing civilians. Opening a new theater of war.  Americans do not want this. They do not want another war in pursuit of regime change. They want relief from the affordability crisis. They want peace.”

He added, "I am focused on making sure that every New Yorker is safe. I have been in contact with our Police Commissioner and emergency management officials. We are taking proactive steps, including increasing coordination across agencies and enhancing patrols of sensitive locations out of an abundance of caution.

Additionally, I want to speak directly to Iranian New Yorkers: you are part of the fabric of this city — you are our neighbors, small business owners, students, artists, workers, and community leaders. You will be safe here."

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