June 22 — Hundreds of people came to New York City’s Times Square on a few hours’ notice today to protest the U.S. bombing of Iran. Among the organizations that called the action were ANSWER, the National Iranian American Council, the Palestinian Youth Movement, Nodutdol for Korean Community Development, the Party for Socialism and Liberation, and the People’s Forum.
Speakers denounced Trump and Netanyahu as war criminals who’ve killed more than 400 Iranians so far, as well as over 50,000 Palestinians. PSL’s Sean Blackmon pointed out that the same U.S. ruling class that betrayed Reconstruction and imposed Ku Klux Klan terror on Black people is the same class that’s attacking Iran.
Protesters took to the streets with signs, banners, and drums. Onlookers were friendly. They marched to the monument at 59th Street honoring the genocidal Christopher Columbus, where a brief rally was held.
Later that day, many of the marchers welcomed Mahmoud Khalil, who had just been released after being jailed by ICE for 104 days. The Palestinian activist addressed people in front of St. John the Divine Cathedral
Protesters then marched to Columbia University, which was denounced for suspending students challenging the genocide in Palestine.
Activists are preparing more actions in New York City as well as a national march in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, June 28. Hands off Iran!
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