NYC Residents to Rally Outside Meeks’ Office to Demand an End to the War With Iran


Residents of Brooklyn and Queens will rally outside Rep. Gregory Meeks’ office on Tuesday, October 20, urging Congress to take action for peace with Iran.

The rally is part of the October 20 nationwide Day of Action for Peace with Iran, with rallies taking place at congressional offices and in communities across the country. More than 90 national, state, and local organizations have endorsed the day of action.

Rallygoers will call on Congress to cut off funding for the war, enforce the Iran War Powers Resolutions, demand accountability for attacks on civilians, and support diplomacy, sanctions relief, and a durable peace with Iran.

WHAT: Rally for Peace with Iran

WHO: Organized by Peace Action New York State, Action Corps, Common Defense, & National Iranian American Council NY

WHEN: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 1:00PM

WHERE: Office of Rep. Gregory Meeks

Rufus King Park • 150-03 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11435 US

Peace Action New York State (PANYS) is the state affiliate of Peace Action, the nation’s largest grassroots peace network with chapters and affiliates across the country placing pressure on Congress and the Administration to promote peace.

Pressenza New York