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U.S. Marines fired on protesters storming consulate in Karachi, officials say
At least 10 protesters died after U.S. Marines fired during the Karachi consulate breach triggered by anger over U.S.-Israeli strikes killing Iran's Supreme Leader.
- During a weekend storming of the U.S. consulate in Karachi, U.S. Marines opened fire, and ten people were killed on March 1, two U.S. officials said.
- Protests followed the Feb 28 killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, demonstrators chanted `Death to America!` and Pakistan banned large gatherings on March 2 after 26 people died.
- Karachi police and two U.S. officials said it was unclear if Marine rounds struck anyone, a Karachi police official said shots came from inside, and social media video showed at least one protester firing.
- The incident marks the first U.S. confirmation that U.S. Marines fired at protesters, with questions referred to the U.S. military and U.S. State Department, which did not comment; Karachi roads and local police presence blocked access, and similar measures secured U.S. missions in Lahore and Islamabad.
- Daily consulate security often relies on private contractors and local forces, Pakistan hosts the world’s second-largest Shi’ite community, and Reuters reporters heard gunfire and saw tear gas nearby.
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Out of anger at the US-Israeli attacks on Iran, hundreds of people in Pakistan want to storm a US-consulate. American soldiers open fire, eleven people die. The incident is likely to fuel the protests further.
Ten people died on Sunday when protesters broke the outer wall of the complex after the murder of the Iranian superintendent Ali Khamenei, in attacks against Iran.
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Leaning Left8Leaning Right10Center10Last UpdatedBias Distribution36% Center, 36% Right
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- 36% of the sources are Center, 36% of the sources lean Right
36% Right
L 28%
C 36%
R 36%
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