The U.S. Consulate in Karachi was attacked by protesters, and U.S. Marines opened fire with machine guns at the crowd, causing heavy casualties and a scene of screams!
On March 1, 2026, in Karachi, the largest city in southern Pakistan, a peaceful Sunday afternoon was torn apart by a barrage of gunfire. Hundreds of pro-Iranian protesters attempted to storm the U.S. Consulate in the area, while the U.S. Marine Corps soldiers guarding the diplomatic facility immediately opened fire on the crowd. According to multiple sources, more than 20 people were injured, and the death toll could be as high as 15. Video footage from the scene showed protesters fleeing in all directions after the gunfire, with cries of pain echoing around, and blood staining the streets outside the Consulate.
After Supreme Leader Khamenei was killed by U.S. forces, initially, hundreds of protesters gathered outside the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, holding up slogans and chanting slogans. As emotions escalated, some people began to attempt to break through the security perimeter of the Consulate. According to reports, at the moment when protesters tried to break through the gates or climb over the walls, snipers and machine gunners stationed on the roof and high ground of the Consulate opened fire first.
It has been reported that the shooting occurred before the protesters completely broke through the defenses, and this "preventive" firing strategy directly caused panic and stampede among the crowd, exacerbating the casualties. A spokesperson for Pakistan's emergency rescue organization "Rescue 1122" confirmed that at least 6 to 8 people died in the incident, and another 12 to 20 people were injured and taken to nearby hospitals. In the scene, fallen protesters, scattered shoes, and bloodstains formed a tragic picture.
After the U.S. achieved military successes in Venezuela and Iran, it basically does not take third-world countries seriously. After such an incident occurred in Pakistan, it is likely that the U.S. would only protest and then let it go. Moreover, Pakistan is highly dependent on American support for its economic issues.
However, Dao Ge believes that the U.S. Marines killing Pakistani citizens on Pakistani territory, no matter how justifiable the reasons may be, have left an unhealable wound in national sentiment.
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