At least six people have died after demonstrators stormed the United States consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, as unrest spreads across several countries following escalating tensions linked to the confrontation between the United States and Iran.
Deadly unrest at US consulate in Karachi
Violence erupted outside the US consulate in Pakistan’s largest city when roughly one hundred demonstrators forced their way toward the diplomatic compound during protests connected to the broader regional crisis.
According to early reports, protesters smashed windows at the consulate building and attempted to breach the security perimeter surrounding the diplomatic facility. Pakistani security forces moved quickly to disperse the crowd and restore control of the area.
Authorities say at least six people were killed and several others injured during the clashes. The identities of those who died have not yet been confirmed, and officials have not indicated whether any diplomatic staff were harmed during the incident.
Security around the consulate has since been significantly reinforced, with additional police and paramilitary units deployed to the area.
Attacks claimed against US bases in Iraq
At the same time, a pro-Iranian militia group has claimed responsibility for attacks targeting United States military installations in Erbil, in northern Iraq.
The attacks were reportedly carried out using rockets or drones aimed at bases hosting American forces. Air-defence systems were activated in response, and regional security forces placed several installations on heightened alert.
While full damage assessments are still ongoing, early reports suggest some projectiles were intercepted before reaching their intended targets.
The incident highlights the growing risk that proxy groups aligned with Iran could target US military facilities across the region.
Protests near Baghdad’s Green Zone
In Iraq’s capital Baghdad, hundreds of protesters gathered outside the heavily fortified Green Zone, where the US embassy and key Iraqi government institutions are located.
Demonstrators attempted to push toward the restricted diplomatic area in what witnesses described as an effort to storm the compound. Iraqi security forces blocked the advance and prevented protesters from entering the zone.
Authorities deployed riot police and reinforced checkpoints throughout the area to prevent further escalation.
Regional security alerts issued
The incidents have prompted heightened security alerts across several US diplomatic missions in the region. The US embassy in Oman instructed its staff and American citizens to “take shelter” due to what officials described as “ongoing activity outside the capital Muscat”.
The warning was issued via official social media channels and urged Americans to remain indoors while monitoring updates from embassy officials.
Security analysts say the attacks demonstrate how quickly geopolitical tensions can spill into protests and violence targeting diplomatic facilities and military installations.
With the confrontation between Washington and Tehran continuing to intensify, embassies, consulates and US bases across the Middle East and South Asia are expected to remain on high alert in the coming days.
Newshub Editorial in Asia — March 1, 2026
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