*Emergency Protest at 5 PM Today: NO IRAN WAR!*

Over twenty local and national organizations, including CAPA, Students for Justice in Palestine, CODEPINK and the National Iranian American Council, will brave the heat to gather on Chicago’s Federal Plaza at 5 PM today, Sunday June 22nd, to protest the U.S. strikes on the territory of Iran. Many coalition members also expect to return to the plaza for a larger rally the following day.

WHEN: Sunday, June 22nd, starting at 5 PM

WHERE: Federal Plaza is in the Chicago Loop at 230 S. Dearborn

*Note: There is an excessive heat advisory today. Please use caution and bring water* 

Coalition Statement:
“The United States has launched a strike on Iran. This is a serious escalation that could lead to a multi-national conflict likely to spin out of control. The reckless move by the U.S. has severely destabilized what passes for today’s global order and raises the specter of another global war with the strong possibility of a nuclear exchange. Such an exchange would have devastating consequences for the entire planet and call human survival into question. We in the peace movement need to quickly mount a massive united response to this crisis. As citizens of the United States, we have a special responsibility to raise our voices in opposition to this insanity. In response, a protest will be held on Chicago’s Federal Plaza on Sunday June 22nd at 5:00pm.”

Endorsing organizations:
Chicago Area Peace Action
CODEPINK Chicago
National Iranian American Council
Students for Justice in Palestine – Chicago
Anakbayan Chicago
About Face Veterans Against The War
ANSWER Chicago
Antiwar Committee Chicago
Assange Defense Chicago
Ban Killer Drones
Black Alliance for Peace – Chicago
Chicago ALBA Solidarity
Chicago Anti-War Coalition
Chicago Coalition Against War and Racism
Chicago Committee for Human Rights in the Philippines
Fox Valley Citizens for Peace and Justice
Freedom Road Socialist Organization
Gay Liberation Network
Merchants of Death War Crimes Tribunal
Neighbors For Peace Evanston-Chicago
Occupy Elgin
Peace Coalition of Southern Illinois
PSL Chicago
Veterans for Peace – Chicago
World BEYOND War IL