US Mission Temporarily Closes Peshawar Consulate Amid Pro-Iran Protests in Pakistan

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US Shuts Peshawar Consulate Amid Pro-Iran Protests in Pakistan

Activists and supporters of the Jamaat-e-Islami party shout slogans during an anti-US and Israel protest in Peshawar after the death of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid US-Israel strikes. (IMAGE: AFP)

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News18•03-03-2026, 01:15

US Shuts Peshawar Consulate Amid Pro-Iran Protests in Pakistan

•US Mission temporarily suspended operations at its Consulate General in Peshawar effective March 2.
•The decision comes amid heightened tensions and violent pro-Iran protests across Pakistan.
•US Embassy in Islamabad will continue to provide routine and emergency consular services.
•Consulates in Karachi and Lahore canceled visa and American Citizen Services appointments for March 3 due to disruptions.
•At least 25 people have died in clashes during demonstrations, with protests targeting US diplomatic buildings.

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