Pro-Iran Protesters Attempt to Storm Baghdad Green Zone Housing US Embassy

Hundreds of Iraqis attempted to storm Baghdad fortified Green Zone, where the U.S. Embassy is located, on Sunday following the confirmation of Khamenei death. Protesters carrying flags of pro-Iran armed groups threw stones at security forces, who responded with tear gas. Security sources said attempts had been thwarted but protesters kept trying. Several Iran-backed Iraqi armed groups announced they would not remain neutral and would defend the Islamic Republic. Iraq government declared a three-day mourning period for Khamenei. Exact event time estimated.