{"id":34478,"date":"2026-03-02T00:28:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T22:28:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/?p=34478"},"modified":"2026-03-02T00:28:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T22:28:26","slug":"at-least-22-killed-and-more-than-120-wounded-in-pakistan-as-protesters-try-to-storm-us-consulate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/at-least-22-killed-and-more-than-120-wounded-in-pakistan-as-protesters-try-to-storm-us-consulate\/","title":{"rendered":"At least 22 killed and more than 120 wounded in Pakistan as protesters try to storm US Consulate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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At least 22 people were killed and more than 120 others injured across Pakistan on Sunday as violent protests erupted following the killing of Iran\u2019s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint U.S.-Israeli strikes, authorities said.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The unrest spread across several major cities, including Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, and parts of the northern Gilgit-Baltistan region, as thousands of demonstrators gathered to condemn the attacks on Iran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Protesters attempted to storm diplomatic compounds, clashed with security forces, and attacked government and international facilities. The violence marked one of the most serious waves of anti-U.S. unrest in Pakistan in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities in Pakistan remain on high alert as protests continue and security forces attempt to prevent further violence near diplomatic installations nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Karachi Consulate Attack<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most intense clashes occurred in Karachi, Pakistan\u2019s largest city and economic hub, where hundreds of pro-Iran demonstrators marched toward the U.S. Consulate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior police official Irfan Baloch said protesters briefly breached the outer perimeter of the diplomatic compound before being pushed back by security forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Demonstrators smashed consulate windows, torched a nearby police post, and attempted to set parts of the facility on fire before authorities regained control.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Smoke rises as protesters engage in a clash with security forces outside the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi, Pakistan, on March 1, 2026, following news of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. (Image Credit: Reuters\/Imran Ali\/via X)<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Police and hospital officials confirmed that at least 10 people were killed in Karachi, while dozens sustained injuries, several of them critical. Medical authorities said many victims suffered gunshot wounds during confrontations between protesters and security personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Witnesses reported that crowds chanting anti-U.S. and anti-Israel slogans gathered near the consulate for hours, throwing stones and attempting to advance toward heavily guarded entrances where police and paramilitary Rangers had been deployed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A video circulating on social media showed a protester shouting, \u201cThe death of the leader has been avenged,\u201d as chaos unfolded near the compound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Deadly Clashes in Northern Pakistan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Violence also spread to the northern Gilgit-Baltistan region, where thousands of Shiite protesters attacked offices belonging to the U.N. Military Observer Group and the U.N. Development Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local police official Asghar Ali said at least 12 people were killed and more than 80 were injured during clashes with law enforcement. Protesters damaged public property, burned police installations, and vandalized a local charity office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Government spokesman Shabir Mir confirmed that all United Nations staff members were safe despite the attacks. Authorities later deployed additional troops to restore order, bringing the situation under control after hours of confrontation.
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\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf0 In Skardu, Pakistan, pro-Iranian protesters set fire to a UN office in protest against U.S. and Israeli military operations in Iran and the death of Ayatollah Khamenei. pic.twitter.com\/1l9EQra7Gq<\/a><\/p>— Visegr\u00e1d 24 (@visegrad24) March 1, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote>