# protests
Latest news and articles about protests
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Washington Demonstrators Condemn US–Israeli Strikes on Iran as Prices Rise and Legal Questions Mount
Hundreds protested at the White House on March 14 against US and Israeli strikes on Iran, citing moral outrage, claims of attacks on a girls’ school, and sharp rises in domestic petrol prices. Demonstrators also questioned the legal basis for the strikes and warned of broader political and economic consequences at home.
Global Streets Fill With Anger as Protests Erupt Over US–Israeli Strikes on Iran
Large anti-war demonstrations erupted on March 7 across more than 50 US cities and in London, Toronto and Johannesburg in response to US and Israeli strikes on Iran on Feb. 28. The protests signal growing international public opposition that could raise political costs for further military action and complicate diplomatic and strategic calculations.
Street Backlash in US Cities as Citizens Protest Strikes on Iran
On March 7, demonstrators in Washington, New York and Los Angeles protested U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, signalling significant domestic unease with renewed military action. The protests could raise political costs for further escalation and feed into international narratives about American domestic division.
Tel Aviv Streets Fill with Anti‑War Voices as Public Pressure Mounts on Israeli Military Policy
On March 7 in Tel Aviv, citizens staged a peaceful protest calling for an end to Israeli military actions, images captured by Xinhua photographer Jamal Awad. The rally highlights growing domestic unease that could influence Israeli politics and international responses to the conflict.
Former Marine Ejected from Senate Hearing After Loudly Protesting U.S. Strikes on Iran
A former Marine was removed from a Senate subcommittee hearing after loudly protesting U.S. military strikes on Iran, underscoring rising domestic opposition to the campaign. The incident highlights tensions over presidential war powers, congressional authority and public willingness to confront elected officials over foreign policy choices.
Gunfire from U.S. Marines at Karachi Consulate Deepens Pakistan’s Diplomatic Crisis
Ten people died outside the U.S. consulate in Karachi during mass anti-American protests sparked by a reported U.S.-Israeli strike that killed Iran’s supreme leader. Reuters cited anonymous U.S. officials saying Marines fired from inside the consulate; U.S. and Pakistani authorities have not provided a full, consistent account. The incident has forced consular closures and raises fraught questions about rules of engagement, accountability, and the stability of U.S.-Pakistan relations.
Mass Protests Erupt Across Turkey, Greece and Pakistan After Strike on Iran and Reports of Khamenei’s Death
Mass demonstrations erupted in Turkey, Greece and Pakistan after a US‑Israeli strike on Iran and reports that Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, had been killed. Protesters gathered at US and Israeli diplomatic missions, raising the risk of broader regional escalation and diplomatic fallout for countries hosting Western military facilities.
Deadly Anti‑American Riots Rock Pakistan After Khamenei’s Killing, Threatening Diplomatic Security and Domestic Stability
Anti‑American protests across Pakistan on March 1, sparked by the killing of Iran’s supreme leader in a US‑Israel airstrike, left at least 20 dead and over 100 wounded. Demonstrators attacked diplomatic and international facilities in Islamabad, Karachi and Gilgit‑Baltistan, prompting a forceful security response and a ban on public protests in the capital.
U.S. Strikes on Tehran Ignite Nationwide Antiwar Upheaval and Constitutional Backlash
Mass protests erupted across the United States after coordinated U.S.-Israeli strikes on Tehran, with demonstrators and civil liberties groups accusing the president of waging war without congressional authorization. The strikes, critics say, risk regional escalation and may have been timed to distract from mounting domestic political pressures, forcing a renewed national debate over war powers and executive authority.
Protests Spread Across U.S. Cities Condemning U.S.-Israel Strikes as 'Wanton Aggression'
Activists and community groups staged protests across several U.S. cities to denounce recent U.S.-backed Israeli strikes as wanton aggression and to demand a ceasefire and policy changes. The demonstrations highlight rising domestic pressure on U.S. policymakers to reassess military support amid concerns over civilian harm and political fallout.
Beneath the Rubble: How Iran’s Shadow Economy Keeps a Struggling Regime Afloat
Iran’s public economy has unravelled since December 2025: runaway inflation, a collapsing rial, and mass protests followed a fuel subsidy cut. But a large, opaque shadow economy—dominated by the IRGC, Bonyads and resilient shadow‑banking networks—continues to circulate funds and shield the regime’s core, making rapid collapse unlikely and prolonging chronic national decline.
Federal Immigration Raids Spark Nationwide Protests and a Crisis of Authority in the U.S.
Two fatal ICE shootings in Minneapolis in January triggered nationwide protests and an unprecedented federal deployment, intensifying a conflict between Washington and local authorities over immigration enforcement. The incidents have highlighted tensions between national security framing and civil‑liberties concerns, with political, legal and electoral consequences likely to unfold in the months ahead.