Iran war protester speaks to Al Jazeera from top of Washington bridge

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: May 2, 2026Country: United States

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Iran war protester speaks to Al Jazeera from top of Washington bridge

A 45-year-old man, Guido Reichstadter, is occupying the top of Washington's Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge to protest the war on Iran. He spoke to Al Jazeera from this elevated position, expressing his concerns about the conflict. This protest action occurs amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran.

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