The unrest in Pakistan has intensified after the assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei, leading to violent confrontations at the U.S. consulate in Karachi, where Marines reportedly fired on demonstrators, resulting in at least 26 deaths. This unprecedented military action at a diplomatic site has sparked widespread protests, with demonstrators expressing anti-American sentiments and Shia leaders calling for further gatherings despite government restrictions on public assemblies. Security measures around U.S. diplomatic missions have been significantly heightened in response to the escalating violence.
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Violent Protests at US Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan
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The situation in Pakistan has worsened following the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, with U.S. Marines involved in deadly clashes at the Karachi consulate. Protests are escalating despite a nationwide ban, prompting the U.S. to cancel visa appointments and issue security…
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