Introduction
On April 20, 2026, a powerful demonstration unfolded inside the Cannon House Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Veterans, military families, and anti-war activists gathered to protest the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran, calling on the administration of Donald Trump to end military operations.
The protest, organized in part by About Face: Veterans Against the War, quickly gained national and international attention as demonstrators occupied parts of the building and were eventually detained by U.S. Capitol Police.
This event marks a significant moment in the broader anti-war movement in the United States, reflecting rising concerns over U.S. foreign policy, military escalation in the Middle East, and the human cost of war.
