Hundreds of New Yorkers flooded Times Square this weekend, voicing fierce opposition to recent U.S. military strikes on Iran ordered by President Donald Trump. Chanting "No war, no sanctions—stop the occupations!" and waving signs reading "Bombs Don’t Bring Democracy," protesters condemned the escalation as part of a Saturday demonstration that drew global attention. 🕊️
"We’re tired of endless wars sold as 'peacekeeping,'" said Brooklyn resident Maria Gonzalez, 28, who attended with her siblings. "This isn’t 2003—young people see through the lies." Many criticized the U.S. for acting as a "global police force" without accountability, urging diplomacy over drones. 📢
The protests come amid rising tensions in the Middle East, with social media trends like #NoWarWithIran gaining traction among Gen Z activists. Organizers say this is just the start: "We’ll keep showing up until our leaders listen," said college student Amir Hassan, 21. 💥
