In FebruaryâÂÂMarch 2026, several protests were held throughout the US in opposition to the assassination of Ali Khamenei, and strikes against Iran by Israel and the United States.
On February 28, 2026, Operation Epic Fury, a coordinated IsraeliâÂÂU.S. military campaign against Iran, was launched, leading to the death of Ali Khamenei, and the deaths of hundreds more.
Various protests have been organized around the world, both in support and in opposition to the war, specifically strikes targeting Iran. Protests have been organized by various groups, mainly a coalition of left-wing organizations, including 50501, A.N.S.W.E.R., American Muslims for Palestine, Black Alliance for Peace, CodePink, Democratic Socialists of America, Palestinian Youth Movement, The People's Forum, and widely regarded as the Islamic Republic's lobby, the National Iranian American Council.
In contrast, the Iranian-American community held celebration rallies across the country.
Hundreds of protesters have gathered in front of the White House since February 28, both in support and in opposition to the war. Protests have persisted despite severe weather.
On March 4, former Marine Brian McGinnis interrupted a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Iran in the Hart Senate Office Building with shouts of âÂÂAmerica does not want to send its sons and daughters to war for Israel!â US senator Tim Sheehy (R-MT) attempted to assist Capitol Police in forcibly removing him, breaking his arm in the process.
On March 18, a protest from Win Without War included the display of children backpacks on Capitol Hill in protest of an airstrike on an Minab elementary school that killed 160 children. Additionally, several Democrats in Congress attended the protest.
On March 2 in Phoenix, protesters gathered at the Arizona State Capitol, both in support and in opposition to the war.
Since February 28 in Los Angeles, protesters gathered outside Los Angeles City Hall, joined by various speakers including Jane Fonda on February 28 and Party for Socialism and Liberation on March 3.
Since February 28 in San Francisco, hundreds of protesters have gathered outside the Federal Building. Over 1,000 people marched down Market Street on February 28.
Since February 28 in Chicago, protesters gathered in various locations, Large crowds gathered in Federal Plaza along with several anti-war organizations, before marching downtown on February 28. An "emergency protest" was held on March 2. Students at the Evanston Township High School staged a walk-out protest against the war and other actions by the Trump administration on March 27.
A protest was held on March 2 in the East Village area of Des Moines, Iowa against the US-Israel strikes. Additionally, over 100 protesters gathered at the Iowa Capitol.
In Minneapolis, protesters, including Iranian protesters in support of the strikes, gathered downtown. Members of the Minnesota DFL Party condemned the war, calling it "unlawful" and "illegal".
Since February 28 in New York City, various protests across the city have taken place. Around 1,000 people gathered in Times Square on February 28 in a "Freedom for Iran" rally. In Manhattan, protesters gathered at Columbus Circle in a "Stop the War" rally. The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has increased security at "sensitive locations" across the city.
On March 7, an explosive device was thrown outside of Zohran Mamdani's official residence at Gracie Mansion during a counter protest. The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism.
In Philadelphia, protesters gathered outside Philadelphia City Hall, joined by the Philly Iranians group.
On February 28 â March 1, protesters gathered in Houston both in support and in opposition to the war.
On February 28, hundreds of protesters gathered in downtown Seattle, with support from Washington senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray. Iranian protesters in support of the strikes held a vigil for protesters killed in Iran at Seattle City Hall on March 2.