"As the band played the song 'Oblivious,' a video montage displayed images of leaders purportedly targeted by the CIA, including Iranian Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh and Chilean President Salvador Allende."
"The video also stated the US government was 'found guilty' of Martin Luther King Jr.'s murder in a civil trial, referencing the 1999 case against Loyd Jowers and others."
"The montage ended with a message claiming that more than 30 universities in Iran have been destroyed during America's war with Iran, followed by an image of 'the last university standing in Gaza' being blown up."
The Strokes' performance at Coachella included a politically charged video montage criticizing U.S. actions, particularly regarding the assassinations of world leaders and military actions in Gaza and Iran. The montage featured images of leaders targeted by the CIA and referenced a civil trial that found the U.S. government liable for Martin Luther King Jr.'s murder. It concluded with a statement about the destruction of universities in Iran and Gaza, emphasizing the impact of U.S. military actions on education and infrastructure.
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