As of March 2, 2026, the death toll from violent protests across Pakistan in response to the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has risen to at least 25, with significant clashes reported in major cities including Karachi, Skardu, and Islamabad. The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad has canceled all visa and American Citizen Services appointments for March 2 due to ongoing protests at its diplomatic missions, citing security concerns. Demonstrations have erupted in major cities, including Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, following reports of a U.S. strike reportedly targeting Iran’s Supreme Leader. In Karachi, two main thoroughfares remain closed for a second day as police continue to manage the unrest, which has seen at least ten fatalities during confrontations outside the U.S. Consulate, where police used tear gas and gunfire to disperse crowds attempting to breach the premises.
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Violent Anti-U.S. Protests In Karachi And Islamabad, Pakistan
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Violent protests in Pakistan, triggered by the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader, have left 25 dead. U.S. Embassy cancels services amid unrest, with curfews and heightened security in major ci...
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