Despite global concern over the US-Israeli war in Iran, widespread protests have been significantly less prevalent than those seen in conflicts like the war in Gaza and the war in Ukraine.
The US-Israeli campaign against Iran has been ongoing for nearly seven weeks, marked by a fragile ceasefire and significant casualties, including over 2,000 deaths and widespread displacement. US President Donald Trump’s threats regarding Iran’s future have further escalated tensions. In response, Iran has retaliated with attacks on Israeli targets and missile strikes across the region. A Pakistan-brokered ceasefire exists between the US and Iran, however, Israel’s actions in Lebanon, resulting in over 1,300 fatalities, have jeopardized this agreement. Despite the global impact of the conflict – including oil price increases and economic volatility – mass protests against the war have been notably absent. This is in stark contrast to the large-scale demonstrations seen during Israel’s war in Gaza and Russia’s war on Ukraine. According to data from Armed Conflict Location and Event Data, in the first month following the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran, approximately 3,200 demonstrations occurred worldwide. This is lower than the 3,700 demonstrations recorded in the first month after Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the 6,100 demonstrations against Israel's war on Gaza. Analysts attribute this lack of widespread protest to factors such as fatigue, fear, and disillusionment among the public. Despite considerable public opposition to the war in the US, with nearly two-thirds of Americans opposing it by mid-April, a "rally round the flag" effect – the tendency for citizens to support their country during wartime – has not materialized. This suggests a lack of collective outrage or a feeling of shared national purpose. The conflict has also caused an unprecedented energy crisis, with Iran attempting to control the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global trade route.
Sources: Based on reporting from Al Jazeera
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