Earlier in the day, the US President told the Washington Post the strikes were an effort to bring “freedom for the people” in Iran. The protests in the US capital joined demonstrations that erupted in New York, Chicago, Denver and other US cities, as well as abroad. “From DC to Iran, stop the war, stop the bombs,” others said in unison. Ziad and other demonstrators drew comparisons between the strikes on Iran and involvement by the US military in other conflicts in recent years. Sign up to Herald Premium Editor’s Picks, delivered straight to your inbox every Friday.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 01, 2026 05:51 UTC