KARACHI, Pakistan — At least nine people have died and many were injured after violent protests near the US Consulate in Karachi on Sunday, March 1, 2026, local officials and hospital sources confirms.
The unrest aplears after news spread that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had been killed in coordinated air strikes by the United States and Israel. The deaths of the Iranian leader triggered widespread extreme anger in all peoples of the Muslim world, including in Pakistan.
Hundreds of pro‑Iranian demonstrators gathered on Mai Kolachi Road, close to the consulate, to protest against the reported aur strikes on Iran. Some protesters attempted to cross security barriers, threw stones and attacked nearby property.
Local police and paramilitary forces responded with tear gas, baton charges, and warning shots to try to disperse the crowd. Security officials also closed major roads around the consulate as protest occurs
Civil Hospital Karachi and other medical centres received several patiens. Rescue workers confirmed that at least nine people died in the dispute, with around 20 peoples injured during the protest. Authorities and hospital officials have not yet released the identities of the victims.
Officials urged calm and said they are working to restore order in the city. They also warned that anyone found breaking the law would face legal action. Traffic diversions were implemented to manage congestion near the protest area.
The violent demonstrations in Karachi mirror broader regional pressure following the reported death of Iran’s supreme leader, which has trigger protests and anxiety across multiple Islamic countries.
