Mass Arrests of Military Veterans at US Capitol During Anti-War Protest
At least 62 U.S. military veterans were arrested by Capitol Police on April 20, 2026, after occupying the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, D.C. The veterans were protesting the continued execution of Operation Epic Fury and the anticipated resumption of hostilities with Iran as the ceasefire deadline nears. Demonstrators called for an immediate end to the blockade and the pursuit of a permanent peace treaty. The protest reflects growing domestic dissent regarding the 38-day air and naval campaign against Iranian targets.