At least 9 killed in pro-Iran protest at US consulate in Pakistan’s Karachi

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 1, 2026 at 09:32 AM

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On March 1, 2026, at least nine people were killed in Karachi, Pakistan, during a pro-Iran protest at the U.S. consulate. The protest was triggered by the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in alleged joint US-Israeli strikes. Security forces opened fire on hundreds of protesters attempting to storm the consulate. Demonstrations also occurred in other Pakistani cities; in Skardu, protesters burned down a United Nations office building, while in Lahore, protesters gathered outside the U.S. consulate. While there were no reported casualties in Skardu, the situation in Karachi resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries.

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A large number of protesters have gathered outside the UN office in GB and burned down the building.

quote — Shabbir Mir, local government spokesperson100% confidence

Police surgeon Dr Summaiya Syed told Al Jazeera at least nine bodies were brought to Karachi’s civil hospital.

quote — Dr Summaiya Syed100% confidence

Protesters set fire to a United Nations office building in Pakistan’s northern city of Skardu.

factual — Al Jazeera90% confidence

The protest erupted following the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint US-Israeli strikes.

factual — Al Jazeera90% confidence

At least nine people have been killed near a United States consulate in Karachi after protests.

factual — Al Jazeera90% confidence

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Summaiya Syed 30% Lahore 40% Skardu 40% Reuters ×250% UN ×250% Al Jazeera ×360% Israel 70% Pakistan ×480% Karachi ×380% United States ×680% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ×390%

Keywords

pro-iran protest 90% us consulate 80% ayatollah ali khamenei 70% assassination 70% pakistan 60% karachi 60% iran 50% united nations 40% security forces 40%