US Consulate in Karachi faced violent unrest on March 1, 2026, as angry protesters, outraged by the U.S.-Israeli strikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, gathered in large numbers and attempted to breach the facility. Reports indicate demonstrators stormed the entrance area, smashed windows, and caused damage, prompting Pakistani security forces to respond with tear gas, warning shots, and possible live fire to disperse the crowd.
#BREAKING: US Consulate in Karachi under attack in Trump’s favourite country Pakistan. Protestors have barged in and destroyed building and set portions on fire.
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) March 1, 2026
The protests erupted shortly after confirmation of Khamenei’s death at his Tehran office during Operation Epic Fury (the joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign on February 28, 2026). Demonstrators, including Shiite groups and others condemning the “aggression” against Iran, marched toward the heavily fortified consulate in Karachi’s diplomatic area.
As the U.S.-Iran-Israel conflict enters its second day, with ongoing missile exchanges and global diplomatic fallout, the Karachi events underscore how Khamenei’s death has ignited widespread anger and instability beyond Iran’s borders.