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Protests at US consulate in Karachi turn deadly after Iran's leader killed

Mar 2, 20269 sources

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Summary

Violent protests erupted outside the U.S. consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, after the killing of Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. At least nine people were killed as demonstrators stormed the consulate, clashed with police, and smashed windows. Normalcy has since returned to the city.

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