UPDATE beginning with early 2026: At a vigil for thousands killed during recent protests in Iran, LUKE2FREEDOM asked Iranians if they want America to intervene militarily in Iran and topple the regime.The vigil took place outside the NYPL near Bryant Park. Feb 21, 2026
https://x.com/i/status/2025366434776256852
June 22, 2025 -Times Square
The Peoples Forum lead the protest along with other pro-Palestinian and socialist activist groups that included the ANSWER Coalition, the National Iranian American Council and the Palestinian Youth Movement.
“People protesting the Trump administration and its U.S. bombing of Iran gathered in New York City and other U.S. cities holding anti-war signs and flags. They claimed that “ The people of the United States do not want a war on Iran it was done not in response to any imminent threat: Trump is a War Criminal“
Part 1 Video – [CC has some mistakes]
(Audio improves quickly with 2nd speaker)
https://www.answercoalition.org/iran
“The people of the United States and the world reject this new war of aggression, and will hold emergency mobilizations in the streets across the United States on Sunday, June 22. This is the critical moment to say NO to yet another war to “remake” the Middle East and steal the region’s vast natural resources.
Part 2 video -Pro Israel and America Patriots were on hand to counter-protest.
ttps://www.answercoalition.org/iran – con’t
Trump and his war hawks are launching a new war that puts the world at risk, will cause the bloodshed of Iranians (and ultimately Americans) and only benefits the military-industrial complex.”
“The people say NO!”
FLICKR 1- June 22, 2025- Times Square
.FLICKR 2: G-d Bless America. Am Y’israel Chai – VERY active protest (on both sides) Loud and in your face
Link to report on protest from Times of Israel
.“Anti-Israel groups rally in support of Iran in New York City”
[https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/anti-israel-groups-rally-in-support-of-iran-in-new-york-city/]
AND, something a little different:
Times Square, as I left, never fails to catch your eye:
[Where indicated pictures and videos property of Pamela Hall-VSB]