U.S. Consulate in Karachi Attacked Amid Pro-Iran Protests

On March 1, 2026, the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, was attacked by armed Shia Muslim protesters following the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The protesters set fire to the consulate, broke windows, and clashed with security forces, resulting in at least 22 fatalities and over 120 injuries.