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WHO:

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Supreme Leader of Iran, killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes.

President Donald Trump: U.S. President during the military operation.

U.S. Embassy in Islamabad: Issued security alerts to American citizens.

Pakistani authorities: Involved in managing protests and security.

Muhammad Amin: Spokesman for the Edhi Foundation rescue service.

Summaiya Syed Tariq: Police surgeon at Karachi’s main government hospital.

Irfan Baloch: Senior police official in Karachi.

Shabir Mir: Local government spokesperson in Skardu.

Ali Nawab: Worker for the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen, a Shia political party.

Kash Patel: FBI Director, instructed counterterrorism teams to be on high alert.

David Petraeus: Former CIA Director, commented on the military operation.

Malala Yousafzai: UN Messenger of Peace, condemned the bombing of the school in Iran.

Ayaan Hirsi Ali: Hoover Institute research fellow, warned about radical Islamist networks.

WHAT:

At least 20 people killed across Pakistan during protests following Khamenei's death.

Protests involved hundreds of Shiite Muslims storming the U.S. Consulate in Karachi.

U.S. and Israeli military operation named "Operation Epic Fury" targeted Iranian leadership and military installations.

Reports of at least 165 people killed in a strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, Iran.

U.S. Embassy in Baghdad urged Americans to shelter in place due to heightened security threats.

Pakistani authorities imposed a three-day curfew in Gilgit and Skardu.

Security forces used tear gas and live ammunition to disperse protesters.

The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad advised American citizens to avoid large crowds and remain vigilant.

WHERE:

Karachi, Pakistan: Site of violent protests and storming of the U.S. Consulate.

Islamabad, Pakistan: Location of protests and U.S. Embassy.

Skardu, Pakistan: Site of protests and violence, including attacks on UN offices.

Minab, Iran: Location of the school that was struck, resulting in numerous casualties.

Baghdad, Iraq: Site of protests against U.S. actions and heightened security measures.

WHEN:

Protests began on March 1, 2026, following Khamenei's death.

U.S.-Israeli strikes occurred on February 28, 2026.

The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad issued security alerts on March 1, 2026.

Curfew imposed on March 2, 2026, in Gilgit and Skardu.

WHY:

Protests were sparked by the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in U.S.-Israeli strikes, which angered Shiite Muslims in Pakistan.

The U.S. and Israel aimed to degrade Iran's military capabilities and neutralize threats to U.S. interests.

HOW:

U.S. and Israeli forces conducted coordinated airstrikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure and leadership.

Pakistani police and paramilitary forces responded to protests with tear gas and live ammunition.

The U.S. Embassy in Pakistan issued alerts and advised citizens to monitor local news and avoid crowds.

In a significant escalation of tensions, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, was killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes on February 28, triggering widespread protests across Pakistan that have resulted in at least 20 fatalities. Hundreds of Shiite Muslims stormed the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, while Pakistani authorities imposed a three-day curfew in Gilgit and Skardu to manage the unrest. The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad has issued security alerts, advising American citizens to avoid large crowds and remain vigilant amid heightened threats. Meanwhile, reports indicate that a strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, Iran, resulted in at least 165 casualties, further inflaming the situation. In response to the chaos, the FBI Director has instructed counterterrorism teams to be on high alert as protests continue to unfold in various locations, including Islamabad and Baghdad.