Summary
At least nine people died and many others were hurt after Shiite protesters stormed the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan. The protest followed an attack on Iran by the U.S. and Israel, which led to the death of Iran's Supreme Leader. Police responded to the protests using batons and tear gas.
Key Facts
- Nine people died during protests at the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan.
- The demonstrators were mainly Shiite protesters.
- They stormed the consulate following an attack on Iran by the U.S. and Israel.
- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the attack.
- Protesters damaged property, including breaking windows and setting a vehicle on fire.
- Police used batons and tear gas to break up the protest.
- At least two dozen people were injured.
- It is not clear how the nine people died.
