Iraqi protesters storm Kuwaiti consulate following deadly rocket attack

Incident Occurs Outside Kuwaiti Consulate in Iraq

A protest erupted outside the Kuwaiti consulate building in Basra, Iraq, following a rocket attack on a nearby residence. The incident resulted in the deaths of at least three individuals and injuries to five others.

According to officials, rockets fired from the direction of Kuwait struck the house in Khor al-Zubair, causing the fatalities and injuries. The protest outside the consulate building escalated into a crowd of angry protesters, who stormed the premises.

Police responded by deploying tear gas to disperse the crowd. Footage captured the scene, showing police attempting to maintain order.

Details surrounding the incident are currently being verified. Authorities have confirmed that at least three people lost their lives and five others were injured in the rocket attack. The cause of the attack is still under investigation.

The Kuwaiti consulate building has been affected by the protest, with reports indicating that the crowd stormed the premises. The situation remains fluid, with further developments expected as authorities continue to investigate the incident.

Source: Al Jazeera