Thousands Rally in Baghdad Against US-Israel Actions in Middle East
Thousands of protesters gathered in Baghdad's Tahrir Square to condemn US and Israeli military actions across the Middle East. The demonstrators, many supporters of cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, chanted 'no to America' and called for global action against what they termed regional aggression.
Thousands of Iraqi protesters filled Baghdad's Tahrir Square in a demonstration against US and Israeli military actions across the Middle East. The rally was organized by supporters of influential Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr.
Protester Dhirgham Samir, in his forties, told reporters that 'what America and Israel are doing in their aggression against the countries of the region is not a war of a military nature, but a senseless war.' He added that the conflict is 'targeting civilians.'
The demonstrators chanted slogans including 'no to America' and urged the international community to confront US and Israeli actions in the region. Many carried signs and banners expressing opposition to what they called regional aggression.
Sadr issued a statement calling for peaceful demonstrations 'to condemn the Zionist-American aggression and to establish peace' in the region. Thousands have been killed across the Middle East since recent conflicts began.
Iraq's position is particularly sensitive as it hosts US military forces while maintaining close ties with Iran and other regional powers.
The large protest shows growing anger in Iraq over Middle East conflicts that have killed thousands of civilians. Iraq's position matters because it hosts US troops and sits between Iran and other regional powers, making it a key player in Middle East stability.
Watch for more regional protests and potential Iraqi government statements on US military presence.
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