A 45-year-old protester has climbed to the top of Washington D.C.'s Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, vowing to remain until the U.S. ends its military actions against Iran. Speaking exclusively to Al Jazeera, the man—who has not been named—declared his protest a stand against what he calls an unjust war.
Police have cordoned off the area, urging commuters to avoid the bridge while negotiators attempt to de-escalate the situation. The protest comes amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with recent military strikes drawing sharp criticism from anti-war activists.
The man's demonstration has drawn a crowd of supporters and onlookers, many holding signs reading "No War with Iran" and "Peace Now." Authorities have not indicated whether any charges will be filed.