Groups of demonstrators took to the streets in major American cities on Saturday, with some celebrating and others protesting the US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
In the Los Angeles area, people were hugging, dancing and getting emotional with the backdrop of celebratory music as they shared their excitement at the news of the strikes on Iran and initial announcements that Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed.
Outside the federal building in the city’s Westwood neighborhood, demonstrators were heard chanting: “Thank you Trump!” Iranians and Iranian Americans could be seen jumping in the air and chanting, “Thank you Bibi,” referring to Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Outside of Los Angeles’ city hall, a smaller group of anti-war protesters gathered in objectionto the strikes on Iran, video from Spectrum News Los Angeles shows.
In New York City, protesters in Manhattan’s Times Square demanded an end to the attacks on Iran as they marched through the streets and chanted, “We rejected his fascist plan, with no war with Iran,” expressing their frustrations with President Donald Trump.
A large crowd of protesters were seen near the White House in Washington, DC, with several speakers as people waved flags and signs, according to CNN affiliate WJLA.
In Dallas, a “Free Iran” demonstration was taking place in the city, with many attendees holding up Iranian flags, according to CNN affiliate KTVT.
Other demonstrations were taking place outside the state capitol in Denver; Richmond, Virginia; and New Orleans.
Iranian community in L.A. calls for regime change after Ayatollah’s death
Crowds in Los Angeles erupted in celebration following the news of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death. Among the voices echoing through the crowd was the call for Reza Pahlavi, the son of the shah, to return and lead a temporary government, with hopes of holding a referendum to reshape Iran’s future. CNN’s Julia Vargas Jones reports.
Iranian community in L.A. calls for regime change after Ayatollah’s death
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