Protesters Denounce Attacks on Iran Across U.S. Cities

Hundreds gather outside White House and in other major cities to protest U.S. strikes on Iran.

Published on Mar. 3, 2026

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Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the White House in Washington, D.C. and in other major U.S. cities on Saturday to denounce the recent U.S. and Israeli military strikes on several locations in Iran. The demonstrations were coordinated by a group of organizations that included the Freedom Road Socialist Organization, 50501 DC and Code Pink. Protesters chanted slogans like "No hate, no fear, Iranians are welcome here" and "From D.C. to Iran, stop the war, stop the bombs." Police monitored the events, but said there were no known threats to the capital.

Why it matters

The protests highlight growing public opposition to military action against Iran, with a recent poll showing that 49% of Americans were opposed to attacking Iran and only 21% supported it. The demonstrations also reflect concerns about the human toll of the strikes, which reportedly killed hundreds, including Iran's supreme leader.

The details

The protests were organized within hours of President Trump's announcement of the coordinated U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. Demonstrations were planned in other major cities across the U.S., including New York City, Chicago, Denver, Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Cincinnati, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami and Minneapolis. In Washington D.C., the protesters marched through the streets after gathering outside the White House.

  • The protests were organized on Saturday, February 28, 2026, shortly after President Trump's announcement of the strikes on Iran.

The players

Freedom Road Socialist Organization

A left-wing political organization that helped coordinate the protests against the attacks on Iran.

50501 DC

A local activist group in Washington, D.C. that participated in organizing the protests.

Code Pink

A women-led grassroots organization that helped coordinate the demonstrations against the U.S. strikes on Iran.

Mammad Mah

A protester in New York City who expressed concern for his 78-year-old mother in Iran, with whom he had lost contact due to the internet and phone service outages.

Metropolitan Police Department

The law enforcement agency in Washington, D.C. that monitored the protests and coordinated with other agencies to ensure public safety.

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What they’re saying

“There's no one that hates the ayatollahs, hates the mullahs as much as we do. But none of that justify attacking a nation and killing innocent people.”

— Mammad Mah (WABC-TV)

What’s next

The Metropolitan Police Department said it was monitoring events in Iran and coordinating with other law enforcement agencies to protect people in the capital. They stated they were prepared to increase their presence as needed.

The takeaway

The protests across major U.S. cities highlight the growing public opposition to military action against Iran, with concerns about the human toll of the strikes and a desire to avoid further escalation of tensions. The demonstrations reflect the divisive nature of the issue, with a recent poll showing that nearly half of Americans opposed attacking Iran.