Violence Erupts in Pakistan After Iran Attack as Protesters Storm U.S. Consulate
March 1, 2026 – 2:55 AM
At least nine people were killed and around 25 others injured after hundreds of protesters stormed the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, triggering violent clashes with police and paramilitary forces on Sunday.
Authorities said the unrest erupted just hours after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, killing the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The news sparked anger in Karachi, the capital of Sindh province, leading to mass protests that quickly turned violent.
According to hospital officials, six bodies were initially brought to the city’s main government hospital. Summaiya Syed Tariq, a police surgeon at the facility, later confirmed that the death toll rose to nine after three critically wounded victims succumbed to their injuries. Several of the injured remain in critical condition.
Senior police official Irfan Baloch said protesters briefly attacked the perimeter of the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, smashing windows and setting fire to a nearby police post. Security forces eventually dispersed the crowd and restored order.
“The situation is now fully under our control,” Baloch stated, dismissing reports that any part of the consulate building had been set ablaze.
Karachi, a key port city and economic hub, witnessed heavy security deployment following the clashes as authorities worked to prevent further escalation.
The deadly confrontation highlights rising regional tensions following the Iran attack, with fears that protests could spread across Pakistan and beyond.
Source: The Times of India & CBS