At least 6 killed as Shiites storm US Consulate in Pakistan over killing of Iran’s supreme leader

Associated Press (AP)EN 6 min read 100% complete by By ADIL JAWAD and MUNIR AHMEDMarch 1, 2026 at 09:53 AM

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On Sunday, March 1, 2026, at least six people were killed in Karachi, Pakistan, during clashes between police and hundreds of Shiite protesters. The protesters stormed the U.S. Consulate in response to the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Demonstrations also occurred in Lahore, where Shiite Muslims mourned Khamenei's death and protested against the U.S. and Israel, who they blame for his death. Protesters blocked roads, set tires on fire, and burned at least one car near the consulate. Paramilitary soldiers were deployed to secure the U.S. Consulate following the breach.

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Israel 40% Iran 60% Shiite Muslims ×270% United States ×270% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ×270% U.S. Consulate ×380% Karachi ×680% Pakistan ×690%

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us consulate 90% shiite muslims 80% protests 80% clashes with police 70% iran's supreme leader 70% killing 70% ayatollah ali khamenei 60% karachi pakistan 60% storming 50%