Pro-Iranian Regime Protestors Stage "Solidarity" Events Across U.S. and Europe
A growing network of organizations and movements are aligning themselves with the Iranian regime's anti-Zionist and anti-imperialist stances, driving coordinated protests and solidarity actions
Surge in Pro-Iranian Regime Rallies
As the Iran-Israel war intensifies, with Israel's military operation dubbed Operation Rising Lion, a series of upcoming events in the United States and Europe are highlighting the rise of political movements that increasingly align with the Islamic Republic of Iran’s geopolitical goals. These movements, fueled by anti-Zionist, anti-imperialist, and pro-terror sentiments, frequently position Israel and the United States as key antagonists in the ongoing conflict, reflecting a growing shift in political discourse around the Middle East.
Key Organizers and Ideological Cohesion
Groups such as National Students for Justice in Palestine (NSJP), US Campaign for Palestinian Rights (USCPR), Unity of Fields (UoF), International Peoples' Assembly (IPA), Samidoun, Masar Badil, CODEPINK, and US Palestinian Community Network (USPCN) are at the forefront. Their messaging frames Israel as an aggressor and the United States as complicit in regional destabilization, with solidarity for the Iranian regime presented as an extension of support for Palestinian liberation and broader anti-imperialist struggle.
Notably, organizations like UoF have openly declared allegiance to the Islamic Republic of Iran and the so-called "Axis of Resistance.”
Upcoming Events
United States
Oakland, California
Stop Bombing Iran! Arms Embargo Now! Solidarity with March to Gaza
Date: June 16, 2025, 3:00 PM
Location: 19th & Broadway, Oakland, CA; march proceeds to Lake Merritt and ends at Rep. Lateefah Simon's office at One Kaiser Plaza
Organizer: CODEPINK
Focus: Demand an end to U.S. military aid to Israel, call for an arms embargo, and support humanitarian access to Gaza
San Francisco, California
Stop Bombing Iran! Arms Embargo Now! Solidarity with March to Gaza
Date: June 20, 2025, 3:00 PM
Location: Israeli Consulate (456 Montgomery St.), Senator Alex Padilla's office, Senator Adam Schiff’s office
Organizer: CODEPINK
Focus: Echo calls for peace, aid access, and an arms embargo on Israel
New York City, New York
Solidarity with Iran Rally
Date: June 16, 2025
Location: Times Square, 43rd St & 7th Ave, New York City
Organizer: Bronx Anti-War Committee
Focus: Express support for Iran in the context of recent hostilities and opposition to Israeli policies
Europe
London, United Kingdom
Protests at Sites Supplying Israel's F-35 Fighter Jets
Date: June 17, 2025, 5:00 PM
Location:
Organizer: Palestine Solidarity Campaign
Focus: Arms embargo and ending UK complicity in Israeli military actions
Brussels, Belgium
Red Line Protest for Gaza and Against War with Iran
Date: June 16, 2025,
Location: North Station to Place Jean Rey
Organizer: International Solidarity
Focus: Massive demonstration against Israel’s actions in Gaza and the escalation with Iran, drawing tens of thousands of participants
Strategic Implications and Evolving Tactics
The current protest landscape is marked by a deliberate alignment with Iranian state narratives and the broader "Axis of Resistance" agenda. The integration of LGBTQ+, feminist, and indigenous solidarity causes broadens the appeal and operational base of these movements. Their shift toward targeting financial and logistical infrastructure, rather than relying solely on street protests, reflects a maturing strategy designed to inflict direct economic and reputational costs on Western and Israeli interests.
The resilience and adaptability of these networks, even in the face of official designations and restrictions, underscore the need for a multifaceted approach to counter their influence. Monitoring and responding to this evolving landscape requires a nuanced understanding of both their ideological drivers and operational methodologies.