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Anger is boiling over in Pakistan, as protesters storm and burn the US consulate in Karachi. Paki...

By Glenn Diesen

Posted March 1, 2026

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Glenn Diesen is a Norwegian professor of international relations at the University of Southeastern Norway, specializing in Russian foreign policy, geopolitics, and critiques of Western hegemony. His posting style is analytical and provocative, often highlighting anti-Western sentiments and global power shifts from a realist perspective. He maintains credibility through academic publications and media appearances, though his views align with pro-Moscow narratives, drawing both praise and criticism.

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The post describes violent protests in Karachi, Pakistan, where demonstrators stormed and allegedly burned the US consulate, fueled by anger over the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by US and Israeli strikes. It emphasizes Pakistan's large Shia population—home to the world's second-largest Shia community—and warns of repercussions for the US amid escalating regional tensions. Key themes include anti-US and anti-Israel sentiment, Shia solidarity, and potential for broader instability in South Asia following Iran's leadership crisis.

🔥Why It's Trending

This content is trending due to the fresh outrage over Khamenei's killing in recent US-Israel strikes on Iran, sparking immediate Shia-led protests in Pakistan on March 1, 2026. The dramatic footage of the consulate storming and reported deaths has amplified visibility on social media amid ongoing Middle East conflicts. Its relevance ties into global fears of escalation involving nuclear-armed Pakistan and regional Shia-Sunni dynamics.

💡Fun Facts

1Pakistan hosts the world's second-largest Shia population after Iran, estimated at 20-40 million people[1][2].
2At least 8-9 protesters were killed by Pakistani security forces during the Karachi clashes[1][2].
3Protesters smashed consulate windows and torched a nearby police post, but officials denied the main building was burned[2].
4Similar Shia rallies occurred peacefully in Multan and were dispersed in Lahore[2].
5The violence followed 'Operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury' announcing Khamenei's death[1].

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