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At least 9 people killed as Pakistanis attack the US consulate in Karachi. The scum of the earth...

By Tommy Robinson 🇬🇧

Posted March 1, 2026

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Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is a British far-right activist known for anti-Islam campaigns, founding the English Defence League, and frequent controversies including legal issues. His posting style is inflammatory, using derogatory language like 'scum of the earth' to criticize Muslims and link unrelated events. Credibility is low due to bias, history of misinformation, and bans from major platforms.

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The post claims 'Pakistanis' attacked the US consulate in Karachi, killing at least 9, and mocks them as 'scum of the earth' triggered by Iranians rejecting Islam. In reality, it refers to a March 1, 2026, clash where pro-Iran protesters, mostly Shiites, stormed the consulate in fury over a US-Israel airstrike killing Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in operations like 'Epic Fury' or 'Roar of the Lion'. Casualties ranged from 6-9 killed amid vandalism, fires, and security response with tear gas and batons; the post misframes it as general Pakistani aggression while falsely tying it to Iranian secularism.

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The post is trending due to the fresh, high-stakes violence at the US consulate on March 1, 2026, amid escalating US-Iran-Israel conflict post-Khamenei's assassination, drawing global attention. Robinson's provocative rhetoric amplifies outrage on X, fueling debates on Middle East tensions and anti-Western protests. Timing coincides with live footage, Iranian retaliation missiles, and regional instability spiking social media engagement.

💡Fun Facts

1Casualty reports vary: 6-9 protesters killed, mostly by gunshots or clashes, with 20+ injured per Edhi Foundation.
2Protesters chanted vows of revenge, broke windows, set fires, but police regained control without full breach.
3Iran confirmed Khamenei's death at 86 in his Tehran office from joint US-Israel strikes dubbed 'Operation Epic Fury'.
4Similar protests erupted in Lahore, Skardu, and near Islamabad's US embassy, showing widespread outrage.
5Pakistan's Shiites (15% of population) often rally against US/Israel, but clashes this deadly are rare.

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France 24

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