ISLAMABAD: At least nine people were killed and 36 injured in clashes near the US Consulate in Karachi on Sunday, a police surgeon said as protests erupted across parts of Pakistan following Iran’s confirmation that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joint US–Israeli strikes. Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the consulate on Sunday morning, with some attempting to storm the compound and vandalizing property, according to footage circulating on social media and international news reports. Videos showed protesters armed with sticks smashing doors and windows.

Protest erupted following assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint US and Israeli strike.

Pakistani police on Sunday clashed with protesters who breached the outer wall of the U.S. consulate in Karachi, leaving nine people dead, following...