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WHO:

President Trump, 79 years old

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez

French Foreign Ministry

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar

Defense Minister Israel Katz

President Isaac Herzog

Opposition politicians Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid

Democrats Party leader Yair Golan

WHAT:

Protests against Trump and Israel's war in Iran occurred in multiple cities, including Montreal and Madrid.

Hundreds of demonstrators in Montreal held signs disparaging Trump and Netanyahu.

A protest in Madrid gathered 4,000 demonstrators.

An Iranian missile attack on March 21st wounded dozens and caused destruction in Arad, Israel.

Trump declared victory against Iran and criticized NATO allies for not supporting the U.S. in the conflict.

An IPSOS poll from March 18th found that 80% of British respondents expressed concern over the economic impact of the conflict.

79% of French citizens feared the conflict would spread beyond the Middle East.

60% of Canadians disapproved of the U.S. strikes in Iran.

WHERE:

Protests occurred in Montreal, Canada; Madrid, Spain; Edinburgh, Scotland; and Amsterdam, Netherlands.

The Iranian missile attack impacted the southern city of Arad, Israel.

WHEN:

The war in Iran began on February 28th, 2026.

Protests took place on March 21st, 2026.

The Iranian missile attack occurred on March 21st, 2026.

An IPSOS poll was conducted on March 18th, 2026.

WHY:

Protests were motivated by opposition to Trump's war in Iran and its economic consequences.

Netanyahu warned that Iran poses a threat to Europe and the world.

HOW:

Protesters used megaphones and held signs during demonstrations.

Netanyahu and Israeli officials visited the site of the Iranian missile attack to assess the damage and respond to the situation.

(UPDATED March 22, 2026 21:16 UTC)

Protests erupted in cities like Montreal and Madrid against President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, with hundreds demonstrating in Montreal and around 4,000 taking to the streets in Madrid. This unrest follows an Iranian missile attack on March 21 that wounded dozens in Arad, Israel, prompting Trump to declare victory in the conflict while criticizing NATO allies for their lack of support. An IPSOS poll conducted on March 18 revealed significant concern among British, French, and Canadian citizens regarding the economic impact and potential escalation of the war in Iran.