Iraqi police disperse pro-Iran protesters near US embassy
Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete March 2, 2026 at 02:14 AM
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On March 2, 2026, Iraqi police dispersed pro-Iran protesters near the US embassy in Baghdad. Riot police used tear gas and gunfire to break up the crowd of hundreds. The protesters, described as mourners, had gathered to express grief and outrage over a US-Israeli attack that resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The demonstration took place near the US embassy in the Iraqi capital. The protesters' aim was to voice their anger following the death of Khamenei.
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United States Embassy in Baghdad
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