Pakistan has set up a crisis management unit at its embassy in Tehran to assist Pakistani citizens as violent protests continue across Iran, officials confirmed late Friday.
The move comes as demonstrations have entered their 13th consecutive day, driven largely by public anger over rising living costs.
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What began as economic protests has since widened into broader opposition to Iran’s clerical leadership, which has been in power since the 1979 Islamic revolution.
According to Norway-based group Iran Human Rights, at least 45 protesters have been killed so far, meanwhile, BBC Persian independently confirmed the deaths and identities of 22 people.
In an official statement shared on social media, the Embassy of Pakistan in Tehran announced the establishment of the crisis unit and urged Pakistani nationals to remain in contact if they require assistance.
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“The Embassy of Pakistan, Tehran has established a crisis management unit to facilitate its citizens,” Ambassador Mudassir said on X.
The embassy shared round-the-clock contact details for help.
Pakistani citizens in Iran can reach Mr. Farhan Ali at 00989107648298, Mr. Faizan at 00989906824496, and Mr. Kashif Ali at 00989938983309.
Landline numbers 00982166941388 and 00982166944888 are also available.
Large demonstrations were reported again on Friday, a day after what observers described as the biggest protests since the 2022–2023 unrest that followed the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody.
Internet monitoring group NetBlocks said Iranian authorities imposed a nationwide internet shutdown over the past 12 hours.
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in his first public remarks since the protests intensified earlier this month, labelled demonstrators as “vandals” and “saboteurs.”
“Everyone knows the Islamic republic came to power with the blood of hundreds of thousands of honorable people, it will not back down in the face of saboteurs,” Khamenei said in a speech broadcast on state television.
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Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said Iran’s leadership appeared to be under severe pressure, warning again of possible military action if peaceful protesters are killed.
Pakistani authorities have advised their citizens in Iran to stay alert, avoid protest areas, and remain in contact with the embassy until the situation stabilises.
