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Photos show global reaction to US and Israeli strikes

Feb 28, 2026, 11:27 AM | Updated: Mar 5, 2026, 3:34 am

Iranian people attend a demonstration in support of the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, in Berlin...

Iranian people attend a demonstration in support of the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, in Berlin, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
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(AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

Demonstrators took to the streets in cities around the world after the United States and Israel launched a major strike on Iran.

Many rallies voiced strong support for the military action, while opposing protests condemned the attacks and warned of wider regional consequences.

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Photos show global reaction to US and Israeli strikes