SHOCKING Allegiance to Iran DECLARED in Times Square

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Radical protesters chanted allegiance to the Islamic Republic and denounced America in Times Square, exposing the dangerous presence of anti-American sentiment thriving on U.S. soil.

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Pro-Islamic Republic demonstrators rallied in Times Square on March 13, shouting “Shame, shame USA!” in support of Iran’s regime
Earlier dueling rallies on March 1-2 revealed stark divisions: anti-war leftists condemned U.S. strikes while Iranian-Americans celebrated freedom from tyranny
March 1 protesters linked U.S.-Israeli strikes to “genocide” and “imperialism,” displaying pro-Palestine signs and anti-American conspiracy theories
March 2 freedom rally featured Iranian expats waving pre-1979 flags, chanting “USA! USA!” and thanking Trump’s administration for striking regime leaders

Divided Visions in America’s Crossroads

Times Square became a battleground for opposing worldviews in March 2026 following joint U.S.-Israeli military strikes against Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Three separate rallies exposed the fracture lines dividing America: leftist anti-war demonstrators denouncing President Trump’s actions, Iranian expatriates celebrating liberation from decades of oppression, and pro-regime activists proclaiming loyalty to the Islamic Republic. The rallies unfolded across two weeks, culminating in a disturbing display of allegiance to a hostile foreign power on American soil during the annual Quds Day event.

Anti-American Protesters Condemn Liberation Strikes

Several hundred demonstrators gathered in Times Square on March 1 to protest the U.S.-Israeli strikes, framing them as an “extension of genocide” tied to “imperialist Zionist interests.” Speakers connected the military action to alleged crimes in Palestine, while protesters carried signs reading “Hands off Iran” and demanding recognition of “Iran’s right to nuclear deterrent.” The rally featured conspiratorial elements and anti-American messaging, with participants marching through Manhattan linking foreign policy to domestic disinvestment demands. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Democratic Socialists of America aligned with this narrative, labeling the strikes as catastrophic escalation without acknowledging Iran’s decades of terror sponsorship and nuclear threats.

Iranian Expatriates Celebrate Freedom From Tyranny

One day later, on March 2, a dramatically different scene unfolded as Iranian-Americans organized by Reza Ebrahimi and Lion Sun NY filled Times Square with celebration. Participants waved the pre-1979 lion-and-sun flag representing democratic Iran, chanting “USA! USA!” “Freedom for Iran!” and “God bless America!” while thanking the United States and Israel for striking regime leadership. Speakers described the military action as a catalyst for destroying 47 years of tyranny under the ayatollahs. Persian Jews joined the rally in visible solidarity, and attendees cheered NYPD officers. Rally organizer Ebrahimi predicted the current Iranian government would soon join the “free people,” reflecting widespread hope among the diaspora.

Pro-Regime Rally Exposes Allegiance to Hostile Power

The most alarming demonstration occurred March 13 during the annual Quds Day rally, when pro-Islamic Republic protesters gathered in Times Square chanting “Shame, shame USA!” and declaring open loyalty to Iran’s theocratic regime. Quds Day originated from Iran’s 1979 revolution as an annual anti-Israel event, and participants used the occasion to denounce American power while supporting a government designated as the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism. The event underscores a troubling reality: anti-American forces operate freely in the nation’s most iconic public space, advocating for a regime that has killed American soldiers, funds Hezbollah and Hamas, and seeks nuclear weapons. This raises legitimate concerns about whether such displays cross the line from protected speech into supporting hostile foreign powers during ongoing conflicts.

Competing Narratives Reveal America’s Fracture

The three rallies distilled fundamentally opposed visions of America’s role in the world. The pro-freedom Iranian diaspora views the United States as a force for liberation, supporting Trump’s decisive action against terrorist leadership. In contrast, the leftist coalition frames American military power as inherently oppressive, aligning with pro-Palestine narratives while ignoring Iran’s sponsorship of groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. The pro-regime demonstrators reject American values entirely, pledging allegiance to a theocracy that stones women, executes dissidents, and chants “Death to America.” These divisions reflect broader debates conservatives recognize: whether America should assert strength against tyranny or apologize for exercising power in defense of freedom and allies like Israel.