Iran warns of 'decisive' response if subjected to military aggression

IANS | February 20, 2026 11:01 AM

United Nations, Feb 20 (IANS) Iran will respond "decisively and proportionately" to any military aggression, exercising its right to self-defence under the UN Charter, its UN ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani said in a letter to the secretary-general and the president of the Security Council.

Trump weighs limited Iran strike: WSJ

IANS | February 20, 2026 8:16 AM

Washington, Feb 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump is weighing a limited military strike on Iran to push Tehran into a nuclear deal, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Trump pushes voter ID, proof of citizenship

IANS | February 20, 2026 7:50 AM

Washington, Feb 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump renewed his call for mandatory voter identification and proof of citizenship, arguing that tighter election rules are essential to safeguarding American democracy.