In London, thousands of protesters gathered on Saturday to voice their opposition to US and Israeli airstrikes in Iran. The march was organized by a coalition of groups, including the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, Stop The War, the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, and others. Protesters rallied on Millbank before marching towards the US embassy, carrying banners that criticized US military actions and demanded an immediate halt to what they termed 'Trump’s wars'.

Participants, many waving Iranian and Palestinian flags, expressed solidarity with Iran, especially following the recent strikes that reportedly killed former supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei. The demonstration also highlighted issues around military support for Israel, with many placards calling for an end to arms sales to the country. Prominent figures, including Your Party MP Zarah Sultana, addressed the crowd, invoking memories of the 2003 invasion of Iraq to emphasize their concerns about the potential escalation of conflict in the region.

The protest reflects a growing sentiment among certain groups in the UK that is critical of Western military interventions in the Middle East. As the situation in Iran continues to evolve, these demonstrations underscore a broader call for peace and dialogue rather than military action. The turnout for the march signifies that there is a substantial segment of the British public that is willing to stand in solidarity with the people of Iran in the face of escalating military conflict.