INTERNATIONAL — April 2, 2026
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Opposes US-Israel War on Iran from Every Perspective
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani expressed opposition to the joint US-Israel war against Iran, calling for resistance on procedural, moral and political grounds while citing its high costs. He earlier labeled the attacks as a catastrophic escalation of an illegal war.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with RTA — 2 min read
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has voiced deep opposition to the joint US-Israel war against Iran, arguing that it must be opposed procedurally, morally and politically.
"This is a war that must be opposed from every perspective; not only procedurally, but morally and politically," Mamdani said. He highlighted the exorbitant costs of financing the conflict as a key reason for his position.
Mamdani previously described the America-Israel attacks at the outset of the war with Iran as "the catastrophic escalation of an illegal aggressive war."
His statements reflect a strong stance against the ongoing military actions, emphasizing multiple dimensions of opposition amid reports of significant financial burdens associated with the war effort.
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