| Stop Iran Rally | |
|---|---|
| Date | July 22, 2015 |
| Location | 40°45′28″N 73°59′09″W / 40.7577°N 73.9857°W |
| Caused by | Signing of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action |
| Goals | Encouraging U.S. Congress to vote against the deal |
| Methods | Protest |
| Number | |
| 10,000[1] / 12,000[2] | |
The Stop Iran Rally took place in Times Square, New York City, on July 22, 2015.[1] The rally was against the just-signed Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, which was perceived to give Iran the ability to gain a nuclear weapon. Protestors and speakers encouraged the United States Congress to vote against the deal. Since most Republicans in Congress were already against it, the rally focused on persuading Democratic members of Congress, especially Chuck Schumer.[3] Members of both parties, including former New York governor George Pataki and Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz spoke against the deal.[4]
The rally was organized by Jeffery Wiesenfeld.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Thousands Of Protesters Rally In Times Square Against Iran Nuclear Deal". CBS. 22 July 2015. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ^ "Stop Iran Rally Draws 12,000 to Times Square". Jewish Press. 23 July 2015. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ^ "Hillary Clinton, Chuck Schumer targeted at N.Y. anti-Iran deal protest". Haaretz. 23 July 2015. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ^ "Americans pack Times Square to denounce Iran deal". Agence France-Presse. 22 July 2015. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ^ "New York protesters slam 'incredibly dangerous' Iran deal". Times of Israel. 23 July 2015. Retrieved 23 July 2015.