LIVE: Protesters Storm US Consulate in Karachi Amid Anti-Iran Strike Unrest

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01 Mar, 2026 · 10:47 GMT
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March 1, 2026 at 01:22 PM
Hundreds of protesters have stormed the entrance of the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan amid demonstrations against recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. The crowd, angered by the events in the Middle East, clashed with security forces outside the diplomatic mission, prompting police to use tear gas and batons in an effort to disperse the demonstrators. The situation remains volatile as authorities work to restore order.

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