Protests erupt in many cities including Pakistan, Islamabad-Karachi over the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei; 12 deaths so far. Khamenei Death News Sparks Violence in Pakistan
Iran Israel War, Khamenei Death News, Pakistan Violence: Supreme Leader of Iran Death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei After the news, the situation went out of control in many cities of Pakistan including Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore. Angry protesters came out on the streets and raised loud slogans against America. Hundreds of people gathered outside the US Consulate in Karachi, where an initially peaceful demonstration later turned violent. The mob tried to break the gate, set fire to it and clashed with security forces, in which 12 people were reported dead and dozens were injured.
Demonstrations also intensified in the capital Islamabad, where people protested against the US President. donald trump Slogans were raised against. As the situation worsened, a large number of police and paramilitary forces were deployed. These incidents occurred after the US-Israeli joint military operation Operation Epic Fury, in which several Iranian targets were targeted. In response, Iran launched missile and drone attacks on many areas including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, due to which tension reached its peak in the entire Middle East.
What has come to light so far?
- The situation went out of control in many cities of Pakistan including Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad when the news of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death in the attack spread. Angry protesters took to the streets and began chanting anti-American slogans, causing the atmosphere to quickly turn violent. News of large-scale protests and clashes also came to light in Skardu.
- Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the US Consulate in Karachi, where an initially peaceful march turned violent in the afternoon. The mob broke the main gate with iron rods and hammers and tried to enter the premises, and also set fire to it.
- At least 12 people were reported killed and several injured during the clashes, following which security forces resorted to tear gas and lathi charge.
- In Islamabad and Lahore also, a large number of people came out on the streets and raised slogans against America. Heavy police and security forces were deployed to keep the situation under control in the capital so that Karachi-like violence does not spread.
- Videos viral on social media showed burning buildings, breaking gates and fleeing crowds, raising tensions across the country.
- This boil came to light after the US-Israel joint military operation ‘Operation Epic Fury’, which made the situation in the Middle East more explosive. According to reports, more than 500 targets, including Iran’s missile bases, nuclear facilities and military headquarters, were attacked in this operation. Claims were made that many top leaders were killed in the attack and there was massive destruction, due to which regional tension reached its peak.
- In response, Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, causing loss of life and property. Apart from this, there were reports of attacks on Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait. Jordan claimed to intercept several missiles, while American bases were also targeted.
- Due to the increasing attacks, high alert was declared in the entire region and many countries temporarily closed their airspace.
Iran has clearly said that it will give a “strong and decisive” response to every action, which has deepened the fear of a major regional war. Security agencies have become alert about the impact of this conflict in entire South Asia and the Middle East, including Pakistan.
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