Pro-Iranian demonstrators in the heart of America’s largest city chanted “Burn Tel Aviv to the ground!” while waving the flags of a regime that has sworn death to America.
At a Glance
- Hundreds of pro-Iran protesters gathered in New York City’s Times Square, advocating against Israel’s airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
- Demonstrators openly chanted “Iran, Iran makes us proud! Burn Tel Aviv to the ground!” while displaying images of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- The rally was organized by the Bronx Anti-War Coalition, a socialist pro-Palestinian group, under the theme “Solidarity with Iran.”
- Protesters claimed the narrative about Iran’s nuclear threat is a “fabricated pretext” by “imperialist powers” to justify intervention.
- Pro-Israeli counter-protesters argued that preventing a nuclear-armed Iran justifies military action, even if it leads to casualties.
America’s Enemies Parading in Times Square
In a display that would have been unthinkable just decades ago, hundreds of pro-Iran demonstrators flooded New York City’s Times Square, proudly waving the flag of a regime that regularly chants “Death to America.” This wasn’t a subtle policy disagreement; these protesters were actively calling for the fiery destruction of Tel Aviv.
The demonstration, organized by the “Bronx Anti-War Coalition,” revealed just how comfortable America’s enemies have become operating in plain sight on our soil. Protesters chanted “US drones in the sky, Iran’s missiles will reply,” essentially cheerleading for attacks against American military assets while displaying images of Iran’s Supreme Leader.
The Socialist-Islamist Unholy Alliance
The protest was organized by a socialist group that apparently believes the best way to promote “peace” is by supporting a theocratic regime that funds terrorist organizations. This unholy alliance between Western leftists and Islamic fundamentalists continues to be one of the most baffling political phenomena of our time.
In a report from The Broadcasting Service of Bangladesh (TBS), Iranian-American witness Etan Mabourakh highlighted the suffering on both sides, noting his friends in Israel are “terrified” while his family in Iran sees “hospitals blown up.” The coalition’s promotional materials, however, claimed Iran is merely “defending itself against aggression,” ignoring Iran’s decades-long funding of terrorist groups.
Nuclear Reality vs. Protestor Fantasy
While the pro-Iran crowd was busy fantasizing about a world where the ayatollahs are misunderstood peaceniks, a few brave counter-protesters showed up to inject some reality. One cut through the nonsense with stark clarity: “Casualties are inevitable. We have to get rid of the nuclear bombs. We have to… War is horrible, it’s a last resort, but it’s needed because we haven’t gotten anywhere.”
That’s the uncomfortable truth these protesters refuse to acknowledge. As detailed by conservative outlets like Townhall, a nuclear-armed Iran would destabilize the entire Middle East and provide the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism with the ultimate weapon.
The irony lost on these protesters is that they enjoy freedoms in America they would never have in Iran. They can criticize the government without being tortured. Women among them can show their hair without being beaten by morality police. Yet instead of appreciating these freedoms, they use them to advocate for a regime that would strip them all away in an instant. That’s not just misguided—it’s a slap in the face to the brave Iranians who have died fighting for the basic human rights these protesters take for granted.
