Protesters storm Iranian consulate in Iraq's Basra

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 center. 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)