Al Jazeera: Iraqi protesters set fire to Iranian consulate in Basra
Thousands of protesters have taken part in protests against poor public services in oil-rich region in recent days.
Angry protesters have stormed the Iranian consulate in the southern Iraqi city of Basra, setting a fire inside as part of ongoing demonstrations against a lack of services and jobs that have turned deadly in recent days.
Demonstrators on Friday attacked the building, which is located in the southern part of Basra, prompting security forces to open fire to quell the protests.
At least two protesters have died over the past two days, taking the death toll to 11 since the weeks-long unrest escalated on September 3.
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WNU Editor: Syria is the number one worry right now in the Middle East. But yes .... the growing unrest in southern Iraq could explode into a revolution .... The major uprising in Basra and southern Iraq is what the world should be worrying about in the Middle East right now (Patrick Cockburn, The Independent)
Update: Too little, too late .... Iraq parliament to hold emergency meet after Basra burns (Times of India/AFP)
More News On Reports That Iraqi Protesters Have Stormed And Set Fire To The Iranian Consulate In Basra
Protesters in Basra storm Iranian consulate as deadly demonstrations rage -- Reuters
Basra protests: Rioters attack Iran consulate -- BBC
Basra protesters burn Iranian consulate -- Jerusalem Post
Protesters set ablaze Iranian mission in Iraq's Basra, Shalamjah border closed -- Daily Sabah
Iraq: Protesters torch government buildings in Basra -- Al Jazeera