The widespread opposition and mobilization against the Iran war offers hope Published May 25, 2026 6:30AM (EDT) Updated May 26, 2026 11:39AM (EDT) Veterans, military family members, and supporters occupy the Cannon House Office Building on Capitol Hill calling upon the Trump administration to end the war on Iran on April 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Leigh Vogel/Getty Images for About Face: Veterans Against The War) As the Iran war stretches into its fourth month, the ripple effects are still being felt across the globe. So far, upwards of 3,000 people have died in Iran alone, with thousands dead in Lebannon, and hundreds of casualties in other countries in the region. The economic shock has also rippled across the world, driving up the cost of fuel and other goods. Nonetheless, some U.S. veterans are finding hope in the widespread opposition to the war, which marks a sea change from previous wars.…