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LA’s Iranian-American community reacts to U.S.-Israel strike on Iran

After hearing that Iran’s supreme leader had been killed in a joint U.S.-Israeli attack, local resident Benjamin Basire called Saturday “a day that I’m proud to be Iranian, American and Jewish.” (Photo by Charlotte Calmès)
After hearing that Iran’s supreme leader had been killed in a joint U.S.-Israeli attack, local resident Benjamin Basire called Saturday “a day that I’m proud to be Iranian, American and Jewish.” (Photo by Charlotte Calmès)

Following the U.S. and Israel strike that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Iranian-Americans in Los Angeles took to the streets in both protest and celebration. Community members shared their hopes for Iran’s future, their concerns for loved ones, and their perspectives on leadership changes.