Protests erupt across major US cities over military action in Iran

Supporters and opponents of the US military operation in Iran have taken to the streets in major American cities, CNN reports.

In New York City, two opposing groups gathered outside Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s residence—one backing the military action, the other opposing it.

Despite police efforts to separate the groups, the peaceful demonstration escalated into clashes, resulting in six arrests from both sides. Mayor Mamdani condemned the US strike on Iran, calling it a “catastrophic escalation of an illegal aggressive war.”

Similar demonstrations occurred in downtown Washington, where protesters for and against the administration’s Iran policy rallied with chants and loud music.