West Asia: Hakeem Jeffries calls Iran war ‘unlawful war of choice’​

IANS | March 11, 2026 12:12 AM

Washington, March 11 (IANS) House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has accused President Donald Trump of plunging the United States into an “unlawful war of choice” against Iran, saying the administration has failed to justify the conflict or seek congressional authorisation.​

Pakistan faces scrutiny over security breach during deadly protests following Khamenei's killing: Report

IANS | March 10, 2026 9:13 PM

Islamabad, March 10 (IANS) While the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during a recent joint US–Israel aerial strike, prompted celebration among members of the Iranian diaspora around the world, in Pakistan, angry protests turned violent, resulting in 35 deaths and injuries to over 100 people with no arrests so far, a report highlighted on Tuesday.