With the attack on Iran that pretty much decapitated that nation of its long-time leadership, we have to be careful in America. And Americans serving overseas need to be cautious as well, both those working and vacationing. Yeah, this would be a bad time to be an American tourist in the Middle East.
Anyway, in Pakistan, it got spicy yesterday. Oh, bless their little hearts—the brave “protesters” in Karachi (and a few other spots) who thought recreating the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis vibe would be a fun Sunday activity.
Because nothing says “solidarity with Iran” like trying to storm a U.S. Consulate while chanting the usual greatest hits: “Death to America,” “Death to Israel,” and apparently (and more significantly for them) “Death to Consequences.”
At least 9 killed as protesters storm U.S. Consulate in Pakistan over killing of Iran’s supreme leader https://t.co/dK1WeYR1pr
— CTV News (@CTVNews) March 1, 2026
These geniuses, so overcome with grief over Ayatollah Khamenei’s sudden change of pronouns to was/were (courtesy of some precise U.S.-Israeli housekeeping), decided the best way to mourn was to chuck stones, smash windows, torch nearby posts, and breach perimeters like it was 1979 all over again. Adorable. Truly a masterclass in emotional processing for mobs of illiterate trash eager to die for Allah.
But plot twist: America upgraded its playbook since Tehran 1979 under Jimmy the Peanut Farmer Carter. It’s called FAFO now—F*** Around and Find Out. And find out these “protesters” did. Security forces (including those ever-reliable Marine guards at the consulate) weren’t in the mood for cosplay. Tear gas, batons, and when asking nicely didn’t work —live rounds. Reports vary because numbers are still shaking out, but we’re talking dozens dead (some sources say 22+ across Pakistan, others pin 9–12 just in Karachi from the consulate clash alone), over 100 wounded, many critical. Oops. That’ll give the rest of them pause. At least the ones with an IQ better than room temperature.
Alert: US embassy in Pakistan under attack. US Marines are fighting to defend the facility from massive attacks by rioters. At least 20 shot!!pic.twitter.com/pqEF6YgkwA
— US Homeland Security News (@defense_civil25) March 1, 2026
Pakistan’s leadership did the expected hand-wringing: President Zardari issued his “profound sorrow” statement, called Khamenei’s death a “martyrdom,” and assured everyone Pakistan stands with grieving Iran. Interior Minister begged for calm and “peaceful” protests. Yeah, because nothing de-escalates a mob like politely asking them to maybe not burn things.
To the so-called protesters who thought this would end differently: How’d that work out, geniuses? You poked the bear, the bear poked back with its claws out —hard. And now you’ve got a fresh pile of bodies to mourn alongside your beloved Supreme Leader. Try it again, “protesters.” We’ll be right here with the updated rules. Same as the old rules, just enforced without worrying about getting thrown under the bus by a pacifist president.
Play stupid games…
SHOCKING visuals from Pakistan
US Consulate in Karachi attacked, with protesters entering the premises, damaging property and setting parts of the building on fire. pic.twitter.com/p5BMs5doG4
— Megh Updates ™ (@MeghUpdates) March 1, 2026
God bless our Marines!
Oh yeah, even here in Illinois… make sure you keep your gun with your at all times. Just in case some lunatics try to bring spicy to your town.
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Violent clashes between protesters and security forces in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi and in the country’s north left at least 22 people dead and more than 120 others injured as demonstrators supportive of the Iranian government attempted to storm a U.S. Consulate on Sunday, authorities said.
In the north of the country, demonstrators attacked U.N. and government offices.
The violence came after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, killing its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Police and officials at a hospital in Karachi said that at least 50 people were also wounded in the clashes and some of them were in critical condition.
President Asif Ali Zardari expressed his “profound sorrow over the martyrdom” of Khamenei and conveyed his condolences to Iran, according to his office. He said: “Pakistan stands with the Iranian nation in this moment of grief and shares in their loss.”