Today’s news
Mixed Reactions in LA Over U.S.-Israel Strikes on Iran
Iranian ex-pats celebrate potential regime change, while others protest unauthorized aggression

Iran Launches Massive Attacks on Israel and US Bases in Middle East
Explosions reported in Qatar's capital Doha as Iran strikes targets across the region.
Rabbi in LA's 'Irangeles' Advocates for Freedom in Iran
Rabbi Tarlan Rabizadeh uses her platform to amplify voices of Iranians seeking change amid complex US-Iran relations.
Recent news
Mar. 8, 2026
Activists Protest Against US-Israel Policies Toward Iran in Los Angeles
Demonstrators gathered in front of Los Angeles City Hall to voice opposition to military aggression.
Mar. 8, 2026
Iranian-Americans in LA Celebrate Attacks on Iran's Regime
Protesters voice support for US-Israeli strikes, call it a 'rescue mission' not a war
Mar. 8, 2026
California Leaders Urged to Champion US-Azerbaijan Ties
Opinion: New diplomatic momentum in the South Caucasus offers opportunities for California to advance American interests.
Mar. 8, 2026
Persians in LA Celebrate Fall of Islamic Republic
Diaspora waves ancestral flag, confronts 'Hands Off Iran' protesters waving regime's banner
Mar. 7, 2026
San Jose Residents Protest Against War on Iran
Hundreds gather in Cesar Chavez Plaza to voice opposition to U.S. and Israeli military actions.
Mar. 7, 2026
US Detainees in Iran Face Grave Risks Amid Intensifying War
Families and supporters fear Americans imprisoned in Iran could become unintended casualties or victims of retaliation.
Mar. 7, 2026
US Detainees in Iran Face Peril Amid Intensifying War
Families and supporters fear Americans imprisoned in Iran could become collateral damage or victims of retaliation.
Mar. 6, 2026
First Flight from Dubai to West Coast Lands at SFO Amid Iran War
Passengers recount scenes of war as they reunite with loved ones at San Francisco airport
Mar. 6, 2026
Bombing Iran Won't Bring Freedom
The most likely outcome of an American-Israeli bombing campaign is not the advent of liberal democracy but something worse.
Mar. 6, 2026
Japan Explores 'China-Free' Defence Supply Chain
Aims to reduce reliance on strategic rival amid export restrictions
Mar. 6, 2026
Iranian Man Praises Trump for Freeing 90 Million Hostages
Exiled Iranian thanks former president for taking decisive action against regime
Mar. 6, 2026
GiveDirectly Prepares Emergency Cash Relief for Families Affected by Middle East Conflict
Leading Direct Cash Nonprofit Is Currently Monitoring Three Regions for Rapid Cash Deployment as US-Israeli Strikes on Iran Displace Over 100,000 People
Mar. 5, 2026
LA Marathon Assures No Terror Threat Ahead of Race
Heightened security measures in place as tens of thousands descend on the city
Mar. 5, 2026
Bakersfield native stranded in Qatar amid U.S.-Iran conflict desperate to get home
Sean Starkey says he and two other Americans are the only U.S. citizens left at an industrial camp in Qatar, with airspace closed and no government help to get out.
Mar. 5, 2026
Trump's War in Iran Polls Badly, but Will It Hurt Republicans in 2026?
The unpopular conflict has increased gas prices and injected volatility into the stock market, fraying Trump's base.
Mar. 5, 2026
SF Woman Trapped in Dubai Warzone Pleads for Help
Lisa Thompson describes frightening situation as US urges citizens to leave Middle East conflict zone.
Mar. 5, 2026
Trump's War in Iran Faces Growing Opposition at Home
Congress and the public are increasingly pushing back against the president's military actions.
Mar. 4, 2026
Community Gathers in Santa Cruz to Protest Iran War
Hundreds rally against U.S. military actions and escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Mar. 4, 2026
Khamenei's Death Leaves Power Vacuum in Iran, IRGC Poised to Fill It
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is likely to wield significant influence in Iran's leadership transition.
Mar. 4, 2026
Iranian Journalist Urges Trump to 'Finish the Job' Against Regime
Masih Alinejad says Iranians are celebrating the regime's fracturing but fear further unrest if the U.S. doesn't completely defeat it.