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The Strokes highlight destroyed Gaza and Iran universities at Coachella
The Strokes highlight destroyed Gaza and Iran universities at CoachellaNewsFeedUS band The Strokes used their Coachella set to showcase the US-Israeli destruction of universities in Gaza and Iran, including Gaza’s al-Israa University.Published On 20 Apr 2026
The Strokes condemn US-Israeli bombings in Iran and Gaza at Coachella
Rock band 'The Stokes' condemns US-Israel bombings in Iran, Gaza during Coachella performance Photo | ANIUpdated on: 20 Apr 2026, 5:42 am1 min readCALIFORNIA: Rock band The Strokes concluded their Weekend 2 performance at Coachella with an unexpected political statement, screening a video montage that alleged CIA involvement in regime changes abroad over several decades. The visuals ended with footage depicting Israeli strikes in Gaza and US military action in Iran, according to Variety.The segment, which lasted several minutes, surprised both live and streaming audiences as it differed significantly from their Weekend 1 set. It accompanied a performance of “Oblivius”, a track the band had not played live since 2016, during which frontman Julian Casablancas repeatedly sang, “What side you standing on?”Reports note that the final moments of the set featured the band performing in front of an illuminated mosque backdrop, while the LED screens displayed imagery of recent conflict zones. Captions referenced the destruction of universities in Iran and damage to infrastructure in Gaza.The Strokes have since announced a world tour beginning in June, including a headline appearance at the Just Like Heaven festival in Pasadena in August.Elsewhere at the festival, Justin Bieber headlined with a surprise-filled set featuring guests including Billie Eilish, SZA, Sexyy Red and Big Sean.(With inputs from ANI)
Coachella act The Strokes blasted for shocking political performance
The video montage accused the CIA of enacting regime change in foreign countries and implicitly criticized Israel's bombing of Gaza and the United States' bombing of Iran.
The Strokes end Coachella set with political video on CIA and Gaza ...
The Strokes performed their 2016 song 'Oblivius' at Coachella weekend two with a video montage that suggested CIA involvement in regime changes and showed bombings in Gaza and Iran.
