After the US-Israel attack on Iran, the protests in parts of the world have been intensifying. At least five people were injured on Sunday after heavy clashes broke out between police and demonstrators outside the US consulate in Karachi.
As reported by news agency ANI, a large number of people were protesting against the US-Israeli strikes in Iran.
According to the report by Pakistani media, the protesters had gathered outside the consulate on MT Khan Road and tried to enter its premises, pelting stones. It further said that police resorted to heavy shelling to control the situation.
As per the rescue officials present at the site, “Those injured have been shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment,” reported ANI.
Furthermore, the law enforcement agencies, including police and rangers, have intensified security in the area to prevent further violence and ensure public safety.
Protesters gathered outside the US Consulate in Karachi, condemning recent American and Israeli strikes on Iran. Demonstrators vandalised property and clashed with police, prompting tear gas deployment and roadblocks around the diplomatic zone.
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Chaos in Karachi amid the protest
Traffic movement in the area was severely affected due to the protest, with authorities closing the road from Sultanabad leading towards Mai Kolachi, causing significant traffic congestion. As per Karachi Traffic Police, vehicle diversions also took place.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei killed
Israeli-US strikes into Iran resulted in the death of Iran`s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. The strikes, which have been labelled by the Israeli Defence Forces as Operation Roaring Lion, come after months of close and joint planning with the U.S. Armed Forces, IDF`s Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani said in a video message on Sunday.
He added, “Our mission could not be more clear. The IDF will continue to act to remove emerging threats against Israel because the price of an action is too high,” as per ANI.
Iran observes 40 days of state mourning
Iran is observing 40 days of public mourning following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Reuters reported, citing Iranian state media. The country`s Supreme Leader`s office has declared a period of national mourning, with flags flying at half-mast and public gatherings planned to pay respects, marking the closing of a 37-year chapter in the Islamic Republic`s history.
Ayatollah Khamenei was the successor to the revolution`s founder, Ruhollah Khomeini. Since 1989, his “story” has been one of unwavering defiance against Western influence.
(With inputs from ANI)