Washington, March 1 (UNI) Groups of demonstrators poured out on the streets in American cities, with some celebrating and others protesting the US and Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Iranian state television on Sunday confirmed that Khamenei has died.
The death occurred on Saturday in a possible missile strike by the US, according to statements by US President Donald Trump.
In the Los Angeles area, people embraced each other and danced in the backdrop of celebratory music. Many were seen getting emotional and excited at the news of Khamenei’s death, CNN reported.
Demonstrators were heard chanting: “Thank you Trump!” Iranians and Iranian Americans could be seen jumping in the air and chanting, “Thank you Bibi,” referring to Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Outside Los Angeles’ city hall, a smaller group of anti-war protesters railed against the strikes on Iran, video from Spectrum News Los Angeles shows.
In New York City, protesters in Manhattan’s Times Square demanded an end to the attacks on Iran as they marched through the streets and chanted, “We rejected his fascist plan, with no war with Iran,” expressing their frustrations with President Donald Trump.
A large crowd of protesters were seen near the White House in Washington, DC, with several speakers as people waved flags and signs, according to CNN affiliate WJLA.
In Dallas, a “Free Iran” demonstration was taking place in the city, with many attendees holding up Iranian flags, according to CNN affiliate KTVT.
Other demonstrations were taking place outside the state capitol in Denver; Richmond, Virginia; and New Orleans.
