Protesters Storm Karachi US Consulate, At Least Nine Killed
Following the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, widespread protests erupted globally. In Pakistan, these demonstrations led to violence near the US consulate in Karachi, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. Further unrest was reported in Gilgit Baltistan, where seven people were killed and a UN office building was set ablaze. Demonstrations also occurred in other Pakistani cities, as well as in Iraq and Indian-administered Kashmir, where protesters voiced anger and called for the withdrawal of foreign forces.
John Q. Hosedrinker