Large groups of demonstrators expressing support or opposition for U.S.-Israeli military strikes on Iran squared off in Washington, D.C. on Saturday afternoon.
Metropolitan Police and National Guard were dispatched to manage opposing crowds parading through the city and protesting outside the White House.
Anti-war demonstrators are assembling for a rally/march outside of the White House
Significantly more police on foot for this protest pic.twitter.com/8S22DdtrY0
— Wid Lyman (@Wid_Lyman) March 7, 2026
“An immense march is ongoing near the White House celebrating the regime change and chanting, ‘USA USA USA!’” Border Hawk senior correspondent Wid Lyman reported from D.C.
An immense march is ongoing near the White House celebrating the regime change and chanting, “USA USA USA!”@BorderHawkNews pic.twitter.com/ubmxiwDpzC
— Wid Lyman (@Wid_Lyman) March 7, 2026
An effigy representing a dead Iranian Revolutionary Guard “terrorist” was carried by supporters of military intervention in Iran as tensions escalated.
The groups have converged and are separated by police and National Guard
“SHAME ON YOU!” https://t.co/ldtnHSvLkB pic.twitter.com/2CVVDvUlqy
— Wid Lyman (@Wid_Lyman) March 7, 2026
“Down with the Islamic regime!” demonstrators chanted as they amassed in Farragut Square.
DC: Farragut Square is now a full on rally for regime change in Iran
“Down with Islamic regime!” pic.twitter.com/fV4GvNm9Yp
— Wid Lyman (@Wid_Lyman) March 7, 2026
During a simultaneous anti-Islamization protest in New York City led by activist Jake Lang, suspects reportedly attempted to detonate an improvised explosive device outside Gracie Mansion — the current residence of Mayor Zohran Mamdani — sparking a massive law enforcement response.
BREAKING: NYPD ID'S both suspects after attempted bomb attack on outside Gracie Mansion.
Device is Jar wrapped in black tape with NUTS BOLT AND SCREWES and fuse inside.
Video shows second suspect pass bomb along to another,
second suspect being arrested by the NYPD outside… pic.twitter.com/7AITGeggwc— Oliya Scootercaster 🛴 (@ScooterCasterNY) March 7, 2026
“Police identified the suspects as Abraham Nick and Amir Balat, both 18 years old and described as being of Arab descent. Authorities say Amir Balat allegedly yelled ‘Allahu Akbar’ before throwing a device packed with nuts, bolts, and other shrapnel toward Lang,” Viral News NYC reports.
🚨 BREAKING: Two Arrested After Bomb Devices Thrown at Activist Jake Lang in NYC 🚨
NYPD Jessica Tisch briefed the press after two suspects were arrested in connection with explosive devices thrown at activist Jake Lang during a protest in New York City.
Police identified the… https://t.co/j4QD0K2Cef pic.twitter.com/iMxHyMwS0g
— Viral News NYC (@ViralNewsNYC) March 7, 2026
Authorities reportedly recovered two homemade bombs that failed to detonate at the scene.
On Friday night, authorities stormed a Southwest Airlines flight that was diverted to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport following an alleged “bomb threat.”
Border Hawk White House correspondent Wid Lyman contributed to this report.
