U.S. veterans protest the Iran war at the Capitol, leading to arrests by Capitol Police.
At least 60 people, including U.S. veterans, disabled individuals, and military family members, were arrested by Capitol Police. The arrests followed protesters' occupation of the House Office Building in opposition to Washington's policy toward Iran.
The protest was initiated by multiple veteran organizations. Participants gathered in the central rotunda of Cannon House Office Building, holding red tulips to mourn Iranians killed in U.S. airstrikes. Protesters unfurled banners demanding an end to the war against Iran. The group also honored U.S. soldiers who died in the U.S.-Iran conflict. According to reports, they held a flag-lowering ceremony and attributed the deaths of 13 American service members to the Trump administration.
U.S. Capitol Police used plastic restraints to secure the wrists of those arrested and removed them from the building. Preliminary information indicates all arrested individuals face charges of unlawful entry and obstructing passage. U.S. media believe this event was no coincidence, suggesting possible behind-the-scenes coordination by Democrats—coinciding with Congress’s upcoming vote on a resolution asserting that "the power to declare war should belong to Congress, not the President." As previously reported by world organizations, this stance is grounded in the U.S. Constitution.
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