2009 attack on Pakistan Embassy in Tehran
| 2009 Pakistan Embassy attack in Tehran | |
|---|---|
| Date |
February 18, 2009 February 18, 2009 |
| Target | Embassy of Pakistan, Tehran |
| Deaths | 0 |
Non-fatal injuries | 0 |
The 2009 attack on Pakistan Embassy in Tehran occurred when the Embassy was overran by the Iranian protesters who stoned the Embassy building after learning the news of slaying of a worker at the Iranian consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan.[1] According to the news sources, the protesters held placards noting "anti-Pakistan slogans".[2] The order was quickly restored and the governments of Iran and Pakistan to maintain calm diplomatic relatio ns.[1]
References
- 1 2 McGinnis, Dan (November 29, 2011). "History of Attacks on Foreign Embassies in Iran". Yahoo News. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
- ↑ ":Pak Embassy in Tehran attacked". SANA. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
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