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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, on Saturday, sharply condemned the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, calling them a ” catastrophic escalation in an illegal war of aggression” and warning of the mounting civilian toll.
In a post on X, he said, “Today’s military strikes on Iran — carried out by the United States and Israel — mark a catastrophic escalation in an illegal war of aggression. Bombing cities. Killing civilians. Opening a new theater of war. Americans do not want this. They do not want another war in pursuit of regime change. They want relief from the affordability crisis. They want peace.”
He added that he is focused on ensuring the safety of New Yorkers, saying he has been in contact with the city’s Police Commissioner and emergency management officials. According to Mamdani, proactive measures are being taken, including increased coordination across agencies and enhanced patrols of sensitive locations.
He said, “I am focused on making sure that every New Yorker is safe. I have been in contact with our Police Commissioner and emergency management officials. We are taking proactive steps, including increasing coordination across agencies and enhancing patrols of sensitive locations out of an abundance of caution.”
Addressing Iranian New Yorkers directly, he said, “Additionally, I want to speak directly to Iranian New Yorkers: you are part of the fabric of this city — you are our neighbors, small business owners, students, artists, workers, and community leaders. You will be safe here.”
The condemnation came amid a joint attack by the US and Israel on Iran on Saturday.
