‘This is an outright war crime’: Protests erupt in US and other countries after Trump’s strikes on Iran | World News

Anti-war protests broke out in multiple US cities, including San Francisco, New York, and Washington, DC, over the weekend following US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Demonstrators criticised what they called an “unconstitutional” escalation and warned of a wider Middle East conflict.
ANSWER Coalition to hold ‘Stop the War on Iran’ march on June 28 in Washington, DC. (AP Photo)
Hundreds of demonstrators marched through San Francisco’s Market Street, demanding an end to US military intervention in Iran. “Trump has bombed Iran three times. This is an outright war crime,” said one protest speaker, according to ABC News.
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Similar protests unfolded in Washington, DC, New York, and Boston, with demonstrators holding placards and chanting slogans. Many rallies were organised the ANSWER Coalition and the Party for Socialism and Liberation. It also posted on X: “The people of the United States don’t want another forever war. The people of the United States want money for people’s needs!”
Protesters shouts slogans in New York. (AP Photo)
“We need to show face and come out in mass and show our adminration we’re not going to be fooled,” said Ramsey Robinson of the Party for Socialism and Liberation in San Francisco. “We are anti-war. We support the Iranian people. We want to prevent more death, more destruction.”

Activ Deliliah Shenk from Colma said she joined the protest after learning that the US used “bunker buster” bombs in the attack. “This is absolutely insane. It’s totally unconstitutional. This guy needs to be given the boot. In a big way,” she told ABC News.
Some groups also used the protests to voice support for regime change in Iran, holding separate demonstrations on the issue.Story continues below this ad
Many rallies were organised the ANSWER Coalition and the Party for Socialism and Liberation. AP Photo)
More protests planned
The ANSWER Coalition has planned a national “Stop the War on Iran” march for June 28 in Washington, DC, with more local demonstrations scheduled throughout the week.
Protests also occurred globally, including in Japan and Iran.
Protesters hold signs during a protest in New York. (AP Photo)
Trump defended the decision to bomb three Iranian nuclear facilities and warned of further action. “If peace does not come quickly, we will go after those other targets with precision, speed and skill,” he said during a White House address.
Meanwhile, Some groups also used the protests to voice support for regime change in Iran. (AP Photo)
Vice President JD Vance also reinforced the adminration’s stance in an interview with ABC News, stating, “If they decide they’re going to attack our troops or build a nuclear weapon, we’re going to respond to that with overwhelming force.”
The strike drew mixed reactions from US Congress. While some Republican lawmakers praised the move, Democrats were sharp in their criticism.Story continues below this ad
Protests across other countries
According to the World Social Web Site, a broader wave of anti-war protests has also erupted in elsewhere across the globe, including Europe and Asia.
A protester with a portrait of Trump, as demonstrations condemning the US strike take place in Quezon city, Philippines. (AP Photo)
In Europe, tens of thousands have taken to the streets in cities like The Hague, London, and Brussels, condemning violence in Gaza and opposing their governments’ support for US-Israeli policies. Large protests have also been reported in Morocco, South Africa, Somalia, and Portugal. Many of these demonstrations include calls for a ceasefire and critiques of imperialism and foreign intervention.
Shiite Muslim women hold placard during a protest to condemn Israeli strikes on Iran in Lahore, Pakan. (AP Photo)
Protests have also spread across Asia, including Japan and Iran, where citizens voiced opposition to war and regional escalation.
Pakan also witnessed demonstrations. In Karachi, thousands of people protested against the US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, reported Reuters. Demonstrators symbolically walked over a large American flag with Trump’s image, expressing strong opposition to the bombings authorised Trump against Iranian nuclear sites.Story continues below this ad
(With inputs from USA Today, ABC News, World Social Web Site, Reuters)