US Edition8 killed in pro-Iran protest at US consulate in Pakistan's Karachi
Protests erupted after U.S.-Israel strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader; at least 22 died and over 120 were injured in clashes across multiple Pakistani cities, officials said.
- Pro-Iran protesters attempted to storm the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, on Sunday, with police saying at least 10 people were killed in clashes.
- After U.S. and Israeli strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, protests spread across Pakistan, including Islamabad, Peshawar, Lahore, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
- Reporters heard and saw police officials say protesters torched a police post and smashed consulate windows during clashes involving police and paramilitary Rangers.
- Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi urged calm and said 'Following the martyrdom of Ayatollah Khamenei, every citizen of Pakistan shares in the grief of the people of Iran'.
- Western diplomatic missions tightened protocols and multinational companies operating in Pakistan reviewed operations, while authorities stepped up security around the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and U.S. Consulates amid protests involving the Shiite community, which makes up roughly 15% of Pakistan's population of about 250 million.
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In Karachi numerous dead in an attempt to assault the US consulate. Throughout Pakistan - a country that hosts the second largest Shiite community - tensions and prohibition of public demonstrations. Also protests in India from Lucknow to Kashmir. And in the city of Karnataka where in 1986 the Iranian Supreme Guide inaugurated a hospital.
Pakistani Prez Backs Iran, Rioters Kill at Least 22, Injure Over 120 Amid Attacks on U.S. and UN Offices.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: At least 22 people were killed and over 120 injured after pro-Iran rioters stormed a U.S. consulate and United Nations (UN) offices in Pakistan, where President Asif Ali Zardari has backed Tehran.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Pro-Iran rioters, Pakistani security forces, U.S. and U.N. personnel, and Pakistani officials.WHEN & WHERE: The riots occurred across multiple cities in Pakistan, including Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, and Pes…
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West Hawaii TodayProtesters try to storm US consulate as thousands in Pakistan protest Iran strikes
ISLAMABAD — At least 22 people were killed in Pakistan on Sunday as thousands gathered across the country to denounce U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, including 10 who died as crowds tried to storm the U.S. Consulate in Karachi.
22 people killed in Pakistan as protesters storm US Consulate to protest attacks on Iran
Hundreds of people stormed the US Consulate in Pakistan's port city of Karachi, smashing windows after the US and Israel attacked Iran and killing senior Iranian leaders, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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