BREAKING NEWS: New Yorkers Gather in Times Square to Protest US-Israeli Strikes on Iran

Hundreds of protesters gathered in Times Square, New York City, to oppose recent U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran, joining a wave of anti-war demonstrations across the United States.

The rally began with speeches and chants calling for an end to military escalation, with demonstrators holding signs reading “Hands Off Iran” and “Stop the War.” Many participants criticized the strikes as risking a wider Middle East conflict and argued that Congress should have played a larger role in authorizing military action.

Organizers said the protest reflected growing public concern about another prolonged war, while similar demonstrations were reported in cities including Washington, Los Angeles, and Chicago.

As tensions continue to rise following the strikes, protests and political debate inside the United States are expected to intensify in the coming days.