Mass Protests Erupt in Tehran, New York, London Against Israeli Strikes on Iran

Protests erupted globally in response to Israeli airstrikes on Iran, with demonstrators condemning the attacks and criticizing U.S. support for Israel. In New York City's Times Square, protesters condemned the Israeli aggression on Iran, highlighting U.S. complicity and calling the strikes illegal, while expressing solidarity with civilians affected in Iran, Palestine, Lebanon, and Yemen. Similarly, Tehran witnessed one of its largest recent demonstrations during Eid al-Qadir National Day, where thousands marched with national flags, rejecting Israeli actions and expressing unwavering support for the Iranian government and armed forces. International condemnation also came from China and Russia, calling Israel's actions a violation of Iran's sovereignty. In London, protesters carried Iranian and Palestinian flags, demanding an end to bombings in Gaza and Iran. Meanwhile, unrelated domestic protests against U.S. President Donald Trump focused on his policies and a military parade, with large rallies held nationwide and concerns raised over political violence in the U.S.