The U.S. airstrikes against Iran received mixed responses from community members in Southern California, with some residents celebrating the death of the Middle Eastern country’s Supreme Leader while others condemned the attack, which killed some civilians.
In Westwood, dozens of people gathered Sunday in celebration of the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who’s led the country since 1989. Waving Iranian and American flags, demonstrators near the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Veteran Avenue voiced support for the airstrikes sent in a joint operation by the U.S. and Israel.
Supporters gathered in Westwood the day prior, celebrating the action and calling for freedom for the Iranian people.
Opponents of the airstrikes gathered in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, denouncing the actions in an anti-war protest. Another anti-war protest was scheduled to take place at 3 p.m. in Boyle Heights on Sunday.
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