Anti-American protests turn deadly at U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan
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At least nine people were killed and more than two dozen were injured after violent clashes outside the US Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan.
Hundreds of protesters attacked the diplomatic compound as anti-American demonstrations escalated sharply.
Unrest followed reports The killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israeli attack sparked anger among Shiite Muslims in Pakistan.
Witnesses told The Associated Press that most of the protesters were Shiite Muslims who expressed anger over Khamenei’s reported death and allegations of U.S. intervention. Protesters chanted anti-American and anti-Israeli slogans and attempted to breach the consulate’s perimeter.
At least nine people died as protesters clashed with security forces in front of the US Consulate General in Karachi, Pakistan. More than two dozen people were also injured. (AP Photo/Muhammad Farooq)
As clashes intensified outside the compound, security forces deployed police and paramilitary units.
It was stated that 25 to 30 people were injured in the clashes. local authorities.
Pakistani authorities have tightened security around consulates and other U.S. diplomatic missions in Lahore, Islamabad and Peshawar out of fear that unrest could spread. The U.S. Embassy in Pakistan issued a safety alert urging American citizens to monitor local news, avoid large crowds and remain vigilant.
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Hundreds of demonstrators stormed the US Consulate building in Karachi following the news that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli attack. (AP Photo/KM Chaudary)
“We are monitoring reports of ongoing demonstrations at the US Consulates General in Karachi and Lahore, as well as calls for additional demonstrations at the US Embassy Islamabad and Consulate General in Peshawar,” the US Embassy in Islamabad said. He said it in X. “We advise U.S. citizens in Pakistan to monitor local news and follow good personal safety practices, including being aware of your surroundings, avoiding large crowds, and ensuring your STEP registration is current.”
The violence comes amid rising tensions between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear program, regional influence and support for proxy groups.
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Pakistani police and paramilitary forces responded as protesters attempted to breach the perimeter of the US diplomatic mission in Karachi. (AP Photo/Ali Riza)
Pakistan has seen protests against what demonstrators describe as Western aggression.
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The unrest comes as US and Israeli forces continue coordinated attacks targeting Iran’s military infrastructure, air defenses and command centres. The Pentagon called the mission Operation Epic Fury, while the Israel Defense Forces called it Operation Lion’s Roar. US officials said the attacks were aimed at weakening Tehran’s military capabilities and neutralizing what they described as imminent threats to the US and its allies.
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