At least nine people were killed as protests erupted in Pakistan and Iraq following reports of the death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Protesters in Karachi, Pakistan, attempted to storm the U.S. consulate, resulting in clashes with security forces.
Protests in Pakistan
In Karachi, Pakistan, at least nine individuals were killed when protesters tried to breach the U.S. consulate, according to multiple reports. The protests were reportedly sparked by the news of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death. Security forces responded to the attempted storming of the consulate.
Al Jazeera reported that the protests were pro-Iran in nature. The situation remains tense as authorities attempt to maintain control.
Demonstrations in Iraq
Separate protests also broke out in Baghdad, Iraq, where demonstrators attempted to reach the U.S. embassy. The Times of Israel reported that protesters tried to storm the Green Zone, which houses the U.S. embassy.
The protests in both Pakistan and Iraq reflect regional tensions and sensitivities surrounding Iran’s leadership. Further details are emerging as the situation unfolds.
Reuters reported that protests also occurred in Iraq over Khamenei’s death.
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