Iran deal with U.S. brings thousands to Times Square protest

Thousands of protesters are expected in Times Square to demand that Congress vote down the proposed us deal with Iran. Organizers say protesters represent Americans of all faiths and political convictions – from Christians, Muslims and Jews to Democrats and Republicans.

As the crowd loomed behind police barricades, chants of “Kill the deal!” could be heard for blocks, CBS New York reported.

The deal signed between world powers and Iran on 14 July is set to lift crippling sanctions on Iran in exchange for heavy limitations on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.

The rally expressed support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose criticism of the deal has strained relations with President Barack Obama.

Among those attending are Representative Trent Franks and former New York Governor and 2016 Republican presidential candidate George Pataki.

At the rally, prominent attorney Alan Dershowitz said he was “opposing the deal as a liberal Democrat”. He said he believed democracy was “ignored” because the Obama administration negotiated the deal without congressional input.

“That is not the way democracy should operate”, he told the crowd.

The rally aimed to sway members of U.S. Congress against the deal, as they will need to vote to approve the deal before it becomes official. “Congress must do its job and stand up for the American people, stand up for our safety and say no to this Iranian deal”, he said.

One anniversary that will likely be referenced at that rally is the one year anniversary of American Jason Rezaian’s arrest in Iran.

Demonstrators also chanted about U.S. Sen.

Schumer was in Washington Wednesday evening.

According to the Times Square event’s organizer, Jeffrey Wiesenfeld, there were 10,000 people present, though. that number hasn’t been confirmed.