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They've been trying to break into the U.S.
consulate in Pakistan's main port city of Karachi this morning.
Police used tear gas and fired warning shots to disperse the crowd, but before authorities say protesters stormed the gates.
Iran's warning of more counterstrikes following the death of its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
But in a new True Social post, President Trump warned Iran not to retaliate, saying if they do, we'll hit them with a force that's never been seen before.
Attacks could last weeks.
Now, most Republicans have voiced support for President Trump's action in Iran, but Democrats want answers and say the Trump administration reaching out to the gang of eight isn't the same as getting congressional approval to go to war.
Massachusetts Congressman Seth Motlen.
Congress faces a war powers vote this week that could curb the president's authorities to take further action.
Meantime, oil shipments are seeing big disruptions now in the Gulf.
We get details from Bloomberg's Ed Kalecki.
Airlines across the Gulf have also suspended much, if not all, operations at some of the world's busiest airports.
Tens of thousands of passengers have been affected so far.
And that's news when you want it with Bloomberg News Now.
I'm Monica Ricks and this is Bloomberg.
The group led by Saudi Arabia and Russia was expected to resume modest production increases from April after a three-month supply freeze.
They'd added monthly increments of 137,000 barrels a day in the fourth quarter, but these attacks could now escalate production increases.
Physical disruptions are also a big concern.
Oil prices climbed with Brent crude as high as $73 a barrel Friday, but oil markets could be shaken up a bit come Monday.
Monica Ricks, Bloomberg Radio.