Charleston, S.C., residents held an emergency protest Saturday evening in Marion Square against U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran, dubbed “Operation Epic Fury” by President Trump.
Protest Focus
Organized by Freedom Road Socialist Organization, the 5 p.m. rally criticized the Trump administration for risking “another forever war,” with speakers like Alfred Peeler highlighting domestic needs like affordable medication over military spending.
Key Developments
President Trump announced the strikes resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. SC leaders largely backed the action: AG Alan Wilson praised “peace through strength,” Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette expressed trust in Trump avoiding endless conflict, Rep. Nancy Mace urged focus on Iran’s internal massacres, and Sens. Tim Scott and Lindsey Graham hailed it as historic regime change. Dissent came from Democratic candidate Mac Deford and Rep. James Clyburn, who stressed congressional war powers and warned of repeats like Iraq.
This escalates your SC news feed from local quakes and crashes to international ripples—protests reflect divided views on Trump’s decisive strike.
