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Chaos Erupts: Iran and Pakistan Protest Khamenei's Assassination

3/2/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Protests erupted in Iran and Pakistan after the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a U.S.-Israeli operation.
Iran declared a 40-day period of mourning nationwide.
The Revolutionary Guards vowed nationwide revenge.
Pakistani demonstrators stormed the U.S. consulate in Karachi.
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran against retaliation.

History

Historical Context

The 1979 Iranian Revolution overthrew Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, establishing an Islamic Republic led by Ayatollah Khomeini. The U.S. Embassy hostage crisis began on November 4, 1979, when Iranian students seized 52 American diplomats, lasting 444 days and severing U.S.-Iran relations. Ongoing protests in Iran and Pakistan today reflect the enduring tensions rooted in this revolutionary legacy and U.S. involvement in the region.

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Story summary

Protests erupted in Iran and Pakistan after the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a U.S.-Israeli operation.
Iran declared a 40-day period of mourning nationwide.
The Revolutionary Guards vowed nationwide revenge.
Pakistani demonstrators stormed the U.S. consulate in Karachi.
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran against retaliation.

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