As protests erupted across the country in the wake of Iran supreme leader Khamenei’s assassination, including at the US Consulates in Karachi and Lahore, the US Embassy in Islamabad has said it was monitoring the situation.

In its statement, the US Embassy in Islamabad said: “We are monitoring reports of ongoing demonstrations at the US Consulates General in Karachi and Lahore, as well as calls for additional demonstrations at US Embassy Islamabad and Consulate General Peshawar.

“We advise US citizens in Pakistan to monitor local news and observe good personal security practices, including being aware of your surroundings, avoiding large crowds, and ensuring your STEP (Smart Traveller Enrollment Programme) registration is up to date.”