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Pakistan Imposes Curfew Amid Deadly Protests Over Khamenei's Death

3/5/2026

Summary

Story summary

Pakistan has imposed a three-day curfew in Gilgit and Skardu amid protests over US-Israeli strikes killing Ayatollah Khamenei.
Demonstrators attacked UN offices and the American consulate in Karachi, leaving at least 22 fatalities and numerous injuries.
President Asif Ali Zardari expressed sorrow over Khamenei's death, Iranian officials vowed retaliation against US and Israeli targets, and protests spread to India and Iraq, reflecting regional tensions after the assassination.

History

Historical Context

The Iranian Revolution of 1979 marked the overthrow of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, leading to the establishment of an Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. This upheaval stemmed from widespread discontent with the Shah's autocratic rule and Western influence, igniting regional instability. The revolution's legacy continues to influence protests in Pakistan and tensions between Iran and the US, highlighting its enduring significance in Middle Eastern geopolitics.

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Story summary

Pakistan has imposed a three-day curfew in Gilgit and Skardu amid protests over US-Israeli strikes killing Ayatollah Khamenei.
Demonstrators attacked UN offices and the American consulate in Karachi, leaving at least 22 fatalities and numerous injuries.
President Asif Ali Zardari expressed sorrow over Khamenei's death, Iranian officials vowed retaliation against US and Israeli targets, and protests spread to India and Iraq, reflecting regional tensions after the assassination.

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