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Violent protests erupted in Karachi after news of Ali Khamenei being killed in strikes linked to the United States and Israel. At least 10 people died when security forces opened fire near the US Consulate.
Demonstrators reportedly smashed windows at the consulate and threw sticks and stones toward the building.
Karachi: At least ten people were killed after security forces opened fire to disperse protesters outside the United States Consulate Karachi following demonstrations triggered by the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader.
The unrest broke out in Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, where crowds gathered to condemn military strikes blamed on the United States and Israel.
According to reports, protesters gathered near the diplomatic compound and began shouting slogans against the United States and Israel. Demonstrators reportedly smashed windows at the consulate and threw sticks and stones toward the building.
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Security forces deployed in the area attempted to disperse the crowd. As the confrontation intensified, firing reportedly took place, leaving at least 10 people dead and several others injured.
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Authorities have not yet released a detailed official account of the casualties, but the situation around the consulate remained tense following the clashes.
The protests were sparked by reports that Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, was killed in coordinated military strikes linked to the United States and Israel.
Several senior Iranian officials were also reported killed in the attacks, including prominent military commanders and government figures in Tehran.
The developments triggered anger across parts of the region, with protests emerging in several areas condemning the strikes.
Iran has vowed retaliation following the killing of its top leadership figures. Authorities in Tehran said they would target American military bases across the Middle East as part of what they described as a “strong and decisive response.”
Reports also indicate that Iranian forces have targeted multiple U.S. military facilities in the region, raising fears of further escalation.
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In addition, Iran has reportedly moved to block the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route through which roughly 20 percent of the world’s energy supplies pass.
The widening crisis has drawn global attention as governments monitor the rapidly evolving situation. Diplomatic observers warn that the escalation could trigger broader instability across the Middle East.
Iran’s Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, criticised the strikes, saying the action demonstrated continued military pressure and aggression despite ongoing diplomatic engagement. As tensions rise, international leaders are closely watching developments to assess whether the crisis will expand further across the region.
