Iran Expats React to U.S, Israeli Strikes with Gratitude; Others Condemn Strikes
Reactions among Iranian expatriates vary widely with some celebrating the strikes that killed Iran's Supreme Leader while others protest fearing escalation; rallies occurred in multiple global cities.
- On March 1, 2026, coordinated U.S. and Israeli airstrikes that began Saturday killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, officials said.
- U.S. and allied officials said the strikes targeted Iran's leadership over its missile programs and sponsorship of terrorism, citing Iran's ICBM ambitions and brutality.
- Following the strikes, Iran's missile retaliation produced explosions, smoke, and air-raid sirens that forced civilians to shelter, with rallies in Detroit and Glasgow showing banners. Moolenaar said, "After Operation Midnight Hammer, those ambitions were destroyed, but the regime attempted to rebuild its capabilities."
- Critics warned that the U.S. and Israel's actions on March 1, 2026, bypassed Congress and could escalate regional conflict, prompting calls for debate over war powers.
- Some critics urged caution while supporters demanded regime change as Freedom4Iran organizers and Detroit protesters vowed to march every weekend for a democratic Iran and human rights.
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Misrepresented images spread after U.S. and Israel strike Iran
As the U.S. and Israel continued to strike Iran on Monday following a major attack over the weekend that killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, misrepresented images related to the war spread widely online.
The war in the Middle East will have an impact on oil prices but also on the global economy and trade, a shock that will depend on the duration and scale of the conflict.
Israeli racing star ‘nervous’ as family deals with Iran’s retaliatory strikes, expresses hope for region
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Israeli racecar driver Alon Day was in Florida getting ready to compete in the CUBE 3 Architecture Trans Am 2 Series when the U.S. and Israel launched airstrikes in Iran in a joint offensive on Saturday. The former NASCAR driver had a lot on his mind, thinking of his family back home as Iran launched retaliatory action against countries that have U.S. military bases in them. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS …
Since the beginning of the Iran war on Saturday, Israel's air force has claimed to have attacked more than 600 positions in Iran.
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