Protests Erupt Over US-Israel Strikes on Iran

0:00It's March 1st. This episode is brought to you by NordVPN. If you use public Wi-Fi or care about your privacy online, NordVPN helps keep your and extensively. Connection secure across all your devices. Links in the episode description. Here's your UK news in two minutes. Protests erupted across the United States after reports claimed Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei died in the United States and Israeli air strikes on. Tehran Demonstrators gathered outside the White House in a New York Times Square, blasting President Trump's decision as unauthorized military action. Without congressional approval, organizers from left-leaning coalitions like the Answer Coalition, Code Pink, and Democratic Socialists of America rallied hundreds in cities, including Los Angeles, Chicago, and Boston on Saturday. They framed the strikes as an illegal act of war, linking it to other recent moves like the capture of Venezuela's president. Many protesters voiced frustration over what they see as Trump's pattern of impulsive

1:01foreign policy, calling it a threat to drag America into another, endless conflict. Groups like the American Civil Liberties Union and Democratic lawmakers urged Congress to step in and halt the unconstitutional force, echoing, longstanding demands since past wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Some attendees expressed mixed views, supporting Israel's right to defend itself, but opposing United States involvement for its own interests. More demonstrations are set for Sunday in places like Atlanta, Denver, and smaller towns, such as Gainesville, Florida. Meanwhile, federal agencies, including the FBI, raised their alert levels nationwide to watch for anti-backlash, as organizers vow to keep pushing back against escalation in the Middle East.