Following the ongoing Operation Epic Fury airstrikes by U.S. and Israeli forces, which took out Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and a wide swath of senior leaders, pro-regime protests have broken out in hot spots around the world. One of those places is Baghdad, Iraq, where violent demonstrators attempted to get to the United States embassy on Sunday:
Hundreds of Iraqis attempted to storm Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone, where the US embassy is located, after the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, an AFP journalist reports.
“Their attempts had been thwarted so far, but they keep trying,” a security source tells AFP.
AFP’s journalist says protesters, some holding flags of pro-Iran armed groups, threw stones at security forces, who responded with tear gas.
It was a chaotic scene:
BREAKING: Widespread clashes underway as pro-Iranian regime rioters attempt to storm the US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq. American security forces are repelling the rioters along the Green Zone.
— Mossad Commentary (@MOSSADil) March 1, 2026
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While exiled Iranians in places like Paris and Los Angeles took to the streets to celebrate the death of Khamenei, it’s a different mood in Pakistan and Iraq, which have the world's largest Shi'ite Muslim populations after Iran.
As RedState's Bonchie reported, there was bloodshed in Pakistan, where at least 23 protesters died, including 10 who were shot by U.S. Marines and Pakistani security forces as they attempted to breach the U.S. consulate in Karachi.
Protesters chanted "Death to America! Death to Israel!" at the consulate, where reporters heard gunfire and saw tear gas fired in surrounding streets.
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Here’s more video from the dangerous scene in Baghdad:
Clashes erupted between pro-Iran protesters and security forces in Baghdad. pic.twitter.com/z2qEtQr1HA
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The U.S. Mission issued a statement Sunday warning people to stay indoors:
Event: The U.S. Mission in Iraq advises U.S. citizens to exercise extreme caution, remain calm, limit their movements, and stay in their residences when necessary. Reports continue of sightings of missiles, drones, or projectiles in Iraqi airspace. The U.S. Embassy is monitoring active threats to U.S. interests in Iraq, including restaurants, businesses, and individuals.
Anti-U.S. demonstrations are taking place on the southern bank of the July 14 Bridge in Baghdad, in addition to calls to protest in various parts of Iraq. U.S. citizens should exercise caution, stay aware of their surroundings, and avoid large gatherings, as demonstrations may turn violent. The security situation remains complex and can change quickly.
They also told their staff to work from home and not attempt to come in.
RedState will keep you updated on this constantly evolving story.
🇮🇶❌🇺🇸 — #Iraqi crowd attempt to storm the #US Embassy in the Green Zone in central #Baghdad. pic.twitter.com/LrsnshPyzm
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