Exclusive-U.S. Marines fired on protesters storming consulate in Karachi, officials say
At least 22 people were killed and more than 120 injured as nationwide pro‑Iran protests in Pakistan turned violent, with the deadliest clashes erupting in Karachi where security guards at the U.S. consulate opened fire after demonstrators breached the outer wall. Unrest also spread to Gilgit‑Baltistan, where thousands attacked U.N. offices, leaving 12 dead. Authorities urged calm as tensions escalated following the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei.
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Exclusive-U.S. Marines fired on protesters storming consulate in Karachi, officials say
Read full article →22 dead nationwide as pro‑Iran protests turn violent across Pakistan
At least 22 people were killed and more than 120 injured as nationwide pro‑Iran protests in Pakistan turned violent, with the deadliest clashes erupting in Karachi where security guards at the U.S. consulate opened fire after demonstrators breached the outer wall. Unrest also spread to Gilgit‑Baltistan, where thousands attacked U.N. offices, leaving 12 dead. Authorities urged calm as tensions escalated following the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei.
Read full article →US Marines fired on protesters storming consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, officials say
Ten people were killed on Sunday when protesters breached the compound’s outer wall after Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in strikes on Iran.
Read full article →U.S. Marines fired on protesters storming consulate in Karachi, officials say
This would mark the first confirmation by U.S. officials that marines were involved in firing at the protestors.
Read full article →US Marines fired on protesters storming consulate in Karachi, officials say
Rare use of force at diplomatic post follows deadly breach amid protests over Khamenei killing
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