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Hundreds of protesters stormed the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, on Sunday after a joint U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, police said.
About 500 Shiite Muslims smashed windows and attempted to force entry into the consulate, hours after news of Khamenei’s death broke.
Security forces responded with batons and tear gas to disperse the crowd, according to police official Mohammad Jawad, speaking to the Associated Press. At least one protester was killed and several others wounded in the clashes.
Iranian state television and the IRNA news agency confirmed the death of the 86-year-old leader early Sunday, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that the strike had given Iranians their “greatest chance” to “take back” their country.
Death Creates Power Vacuum
Khamenei’s killing has thrown the future of the Islamic Republic into doubt, creating a leadership vacuum in a system where the supreme leader held ultimate authority over all major policies.
Iran’s chief of army staff and defence minister were also reported killed in the airstrike, which targeted a meeting of the country’s defense council.
The attack, planned for months according to officials, followed failed negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program and repeated warnings from Washington. In response, Iran launched missiles and drones toward Israel and U.S. military installations in the region.
However, a rare war powers debate is set to intensify in Congress. Lawmakers in both chambers, where Republicans hold a slim majority, are preparing to push resolutions requiring Trump to seek congressional approval for further military action in Iran.
Protests In Pakistan
Meanwhile, tens of thousands of people in Indian-controlled Kashmir staged massive demonstrations on Sunday to denounce the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by U.S. and Israeli forces.
From early morning, mostly Shiite Muslims poured into the streets across the region, chanting “Death to America” and “Death to Israel.”
Many mourners carried portraits of Khamenei, some wailing openly as they marched. Protesters also expressed solidarity with Palestinians, vowing never to forget their struggle.
Khamenei enjoyed a significant following among Shiite Muslims in Kashmir, where his image was prominently displayed on streets and in public spaces.
Kashmiris have long supported Palestinian and other Muslim causes, often staging large solidarity protests.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, a prominent Kashmiri religious leader, voiced deep sorrow and outrage over what he described as the “brutal killing” of Khamenei.
In a statement, he said the assassination “has shaken the Muslim world” and called for a protest strike in Kashmir on Monday.
Iran Strikes Bahrain
In Bahrain, the U.S. Embassy announced that family members and non-essential personnel were authorized to leave the country amid rising tensions. The U.S. maintains large military installations in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar.
Bahraini authorities reported that a missile attack targeted the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet headquarters in Manama, damaging three buildings in the capital.
