South Asian News Network

At least eight people were killed during pro-Iran protests at the United States consulate in the Pakistan megacity of Karachi on Sunday while 20 others were injured in the consulate incident. Hundreds of pro-Iranian protesters tried to storm the consulate office. Police fired tear gas at the protesters who dispersed. Videos on social media showed youngsters smashing the windows of the main building of the consulate as the American flag could be seen flying over the compound, whose perimeter is topped with barbed wire.