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Nine killed at US consulate in Karachi

Nine protesters died Sunday outside the US consulate in Karachi, Pakistan. They died during violent clashes.

More than 25 people were injured. Hundreds of protesters tried to force their way into the consulate compound.

Police used gunfire and tear gas to stop them. Protesters rallied after US and Israeli strikes in Iran.

Those strikes killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Violence also spread to other Pakistani cities. Security around US diplomatic sites has been tightened.

Klear Note US consulates are government buildings where Americans work abroad. Iran's Supreme Leader is the country's top leader. His death sparked anger across the region.

Key Terms 2
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
The top leader of Iran's government
US consulate
A US government office in a foreign city
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