New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has strongly condemned the recent U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran, calling the actions “a catastrophic escalation in an illegal war of aggression” and accusing the campaign of killing civilians and opening a new front in conflict. Mamdani argued that most Americans do not want another war or regime-change campaign, saying they prefer peace and economic relief over military escalation. He also announced increased security measures in New York City and directly addressed Iranian-American residents, assuring them they are part of the city’s fabric and will be safe. His remarks reflect sharp criticism from a prominent U.S. local leader amid global debate over the legality, consequences, and direction of the strikes. #Headlines360 #ZohranMamdani #USIsraelStrikes #IranConflict #IllegalWar #MiddleEastTensions #GlobalPolitics #PeaceDebate #NYCLeadership