Protests Erupt in Karachi After Khamenei’s Killing, Six Dead in Clashes

New Delhi — Violent protests broke out in Karachi following reports of the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in alleged U.S.-Israel strikes. The unrest intensified outside the U.S. Consulate in the city, where large crowds gathered to condemn the attack.

According to local authorities, demonstrators attempted to march toward the American consular compound, chanting slogans against the United States and Israel. Security forces were deployed in heavy numbers to prevent protesters from breaching restricted zones around the diplomatic facility.

Clashes erupted when sections of the crowd reportedly tried to push through security barriers. Police responded with tear gas and warning shots to disperse the demonstrators. Officials confirmed that at least six people were killed in the violence, while more than eight others sustained injuries, several of them from gunshot wounds. The injured were shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment.

Law enforcement agencies later brought the situation under control and cleared the area around the consulate. Authorities stated that an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances that led to the firing and the exact sequence of events.

The protests in Karachi reflect growing tensions in the region following the reported assassination of Khamenei, which has sparked outrage in parts of the Muslim world. Security has been tightened in several Pakistani cities amid fears of further demonstrations.

Officials have urged citizens to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information as diplomatic tensions continue to rise.

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