Dozens of US veterans arrested in protest against Iran war

At least 62 US veterans were arrested after occupying a congressional building in Washington to protest the ongoing war against Iran.

At least 62 U.S. military veterans and their family members, including some with disabilities, were arrested on Monday during a protest against the war with Iran, U.S. media reported.

According to The Hill, the demonstrators, organised by several veterans’ groups, occupied the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, D.C..

Protesters gathered in the central rotunda, holding red tulips in memory of Iranians killed in U.S. strikes, and displayed banners reading “End the war with Iran.”

Videos circulating on social media showed participants conducting a flag-folding ceremony to honour 13 U.S. troops killed in the conflict, while chanting anti-war slogans.

Police later handcuffed the demonstrators and removed them from the building. Authorities have not immediately detailed the charges.

The protest comes amid growing domestic criticism in the United States over the ongoing conflict, with opinion polls showing rising opposition to further military involvement.

Lawmakers and advocacy groups have increasingly questioned the costs of the war, including its human and economic impact.

Tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high despite a fragile ceasefire, with disputes over maritime security and recent military incidents escalating risks of renewed fighting.

The situation has been further complicated by reports of a U.S. seizure of an Iranian-linked vessel and subsequent Iranian drone activity targeting U.S. naval assets in the region.

The demonstration highlights widening divisions inside the United States as the ceasefire deadline approaches and uncertainty over the conflict’s outcome grows.

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