London protesters march against US-Israel strikes on Iran

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of central London on Saturday, marching toward the U.S. Embassy

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of central London on Saturday, marching toward the U.S. Embassy to demand an immediate halt to military strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel. Demonstrators carried placards reading slogans such as “Stop Trump’s Wars,” “Stop the War on Iran,” and “No War on Iran,” while chanting, “Stop the bombing now.”

Organizers clarified that the protest was not in support of the Iranian government but called for an end to what they described as “illegal and unprovoked” attacks. Many protesters also criticized President Donald Trump, highlighting opposition to his foreign policy decisions.

The demonstration was coordinated by multiple campaign groups, including the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND), Stop the War Coalition, Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Muslim Association of Britain, Palestinian Forum in Britain, and Friends of Al-Aqsa. Supporters carried Iranian and Palestinian flags and portraits of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, who was killed in last week’s initial strikes.

Metropolitan Police estimated that around 5,000 to 6,000 people participated in the march, with officers ensuring the protest stayed on approved routes. Protesters set up small tents along Victoria Tower Gardens, distributing informational material and placards.

One participant, Martin Perry, 58, from Northampton, said, “These actions against Iran violate international law. The public does not support this war, and we oppose any involvement of British forces in it.”

Protesters and onlookers expressed their anger vocally, chanting slogans and confronting passing vehicles. Police reported that the march remained largely peaceful, with demonstrators dispersing as planned by late afternoon.