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GeopoliticsHigh Impact•1 March 2026•

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Violent Protests Erupt in Pakistan Following Khamenei's Death; US Consulate Targeted

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Key Facts

1At least 22 people were killed and over 120 injured as protesters attempted to storm the US Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan.

Violent protests broke out across Pakistan following the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-ordered military strikes. In Karachi, at least 22 people were killed and over 120 injured during a failed attempt by demonstrators to storm the US Consulate. Pakistani security forces reportedly used live ammunition to disperse the crowds as they attempted to breach the diplomatic compound, exacerbating the local crisis. This rapid geopolitical escalation has triggered a significant 'risk-off' sentiment across global financial markets, driving investors toward safe-haven assets. Analysts expect heightened volatility and potential price surges in Gold (XAU/USD) and Brent Crude as regional tensions reach a boiling point. Furthermore, the Pakistani Rupee (USD/PKR) faces downward pressure as domestic unrest threatens the nation's fragile economic stability.