Iraqi Police Disperse Pro-Iran Protesters Near US Embassy

Iraqi Riot Police Use Tear Gas and Firearm Discharge to Disperse Protesters Near US Embassy

A crowd of hundreds gathered near the US embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday, expressing grief and outrage over the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The protesters were met with a response from Iraqi riot police, who fired warning shots and tear gas to disperse the crowd.

According to eyewitnesses, the protesters had gathered to mourn the loss of the Iranian leader, who was killed in an attack reportedly carried out by US and Israeli forces. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation and outrage across the region.

Iraqi authorities responded to the gathering with a show of force, deploying riot police to maintain order. The police used tear gas and warning shots to disperse the crowd, which had begun to move towards the embassy.

The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between Iran and the US, as well as the regional implications of the attack on Ayatollah Khamenei’s life. The situation remains fluid, with further developments expected in the coming hours.

Details of the attack that killed Ayatollah Khamenei are still emerging, but it is reported to have been carried out by a combination of US and Israeli forces. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation from across the region, with many leaders calling for calm and restraint.

Source: Al Jazeera