Iraqi Protests Near US Embassy in Baghdad Follow Iran's Khamenei Death and Regional Strikes

Following the reported death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on March 1, 2026, hundreds of Iraqi protesters gathered near Baghdad's fortified Green Zone, home to the US Embassy, attempting to storm the area. Demonstrators, many carrying pro-Iran armed group flags, clashed with security forces who used tear gas to disperse them. The unrest was linked to recent US-Israel strikes on Iran, with authorities warning of potential violence and threats to US interests in Iraq.