Dozens Protest Against War with Iran in New Haven

Demonstrators demand end to U.S. involvement and call for spending on healthcare instead of military strikes.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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As tensions escalate between Iran and Israel, protesters gathered in New Haven, Connecticut to voice their opposition to potential U.S. involvement in a war with Iran. The demonstrators criticized the use of taxpayer money for military strikes rather than domestic priorities like healthcare, and called on the government to pursue diplomatic solutions instead of military action.

Why it matters

The protests reflect growing public concern over the prospect of the U.S. being drawn into another protracted conflict in the Middle East, which could have significant geopolitical and economic ramifications. The demonstrations also highlight the ongoing debate over the president's authority to take military action without Congressional approval.

The details

Dozens of protesters assembled in New Haven on Sunday, chanting slogans like 'Not another nickel, not another dime!' and demanding an end to U.S. involvement in the conflict between Iran and Israel. The organizer, Phill Campbell, said the money spent on military strikes should instead be used for domestic priorities like healthcare. Protesters expressed fears that the U.S. could become embroiled in 'another forever war' that would result in many casualties and further destabilize the region.

  • The protests took place on Sunday, March 2, 2026.

The players

James Adam

A resident of Waterbury, Connecticut who participated in the protest.

Phill Campbell

The organizer of the protest in New Haven.

Richard Blumenthal

A U.S. Senator from Connecticut who criticized President Trump's actions on Iran, saying that war should be a 'last resort'.

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What they’re saying

“'We're going to fall into another forever war,'”

— James Adam (nbcconnecticut.com)

“'Our tax dollars should be going to health care rather than killing people, so this is out of responsibility. Responsibility for, of course, the people around the world, but also responsibility for folks living in New Haven, Connecticut,'”

— Phill Campbell, Protest Organizer (nbcconnecticut.com)

“'War should always be a last resort, not a first choice. This war is a choice made by President Trump, risking in fact a forever war,'”

— Richard Blumenthal, U.S. Senator (nbcconnecticut.com)

What’s next

Senate Democrats and some Republicans are expected to push for a war powers resolution to limit the president's ability to take military action against Iran without Congressional approval.

The takeaway

The New Haven protests highlight the deep divisions within the U.S. over the prospect of another Middle East war, with many citizens demanding that taxpayer money be spent on domestic priorities rather than military interventions abroad. The debate over the president's war powers is likely to continue in Congress as lawmakers seek to reassert their constitutional role in matters of war and peace.