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Pro-Iran Protests Turn Violent, US Embassies on High Alert

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Pro-Iranian protesters in Iraq and Pakistan clashed with security forces following the killing of Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In Baghdad and Karachi, crowds attempted to storm US embassies, leading to violent clashes and multiple fatalities. US and Pakistani officials urged calm and warned citizens to avoid crowds. Embassies temporarily shut down services and limited operations.

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Pro-Iran Protests Turn Violent, US Embassies on High Alert

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On this March 1st, this episode is brought to you by NordVPN, fast, reliable, online privacy, links in the episode description. Here's what's shaping the UK right now. Pro-Aranian protesters have targeted U.S. embassies in Iraq and Pakistan following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kaminay in U.S. and Israeli strikes. In Baghdad and Karachi, crowds gathered Sunday morning, chanting slogans, waving Iranian flags and trying to force their way inside with battering. Rams against doors and windows. Clashes turned violent in several spots, especially near the U.S. consulate in Karachi, where security forces used tear gas and batons. At least 10 people died there, with more than 50 injured as protesters threw stones and set small fires nearby. Similar unrest hit consulates in Lahore, Peshawar, and Islamabad, along with attacks on U.N. offices in northern Pakistan. U.S. embassies issued urgent warnings for Americans to avoid crowds, stay alert, and

update travel registrations. In Iraq, consular services shut down temporarily, with a level 4, do not travel advisory in place, while embassies limited to essential operations, only. Officials noted threats to U.S. link spots like restaurants and businesses. Pakistani leaders, including the Interior Minister, called for peaceful morning and urged Khanma, amidaled a grave grief over Komone's death. Police disperse crowds after hours of standoffs, boosting security around diplomatic scits nationwide. Authorities say they've regained control for now, but tensions linger as more protests loom in the region. However, the devastation leading its future is gilding. According to PageKarama, Midshared grief over komone's death. Police disperse crowds after hours of standoffs boosting security around diplomatic sidesnation-wide.

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