BASRA, Iraq (Reuters) - Protesters stormed the Iranian consulate in Iraq's southern oil hub Basra on Friday, local security sources said.
The consulate is in the upscale neighborhood of al-Barda'iya, southeast of the city centre.
Demonstrators have targeted local government buildings and political party offices since protests intensified on Monday.
(Reporting by Aref Mohammed; writing by Raya Jalabi; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
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