Iran vows action on Kobani if asked

Iran's Foreign Ministry says Tehran is ready to take practical measures in dealing with the ongoing chaotic situation in the northern Syrian city of Kobani if it receives an official request from Damascus.

We oppose any country, weather eastern or western, that wants to oppress others.

While maintaining independence, we shall have friendly relations with all countries.

It is an Islamic duty incumbent on all Muslims to help anyone who is oppressed.

We are oppressed to any deal that damages the interests of the Muslims.

We have a duty to support the oppressed. We support the oppressed regardless of the pole.

Extremism threatening entire world: President Rouhani

Addressing the 69th annual session of the United Nations Assembly in New York on Thursday, Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said extremism is a global phenomenon which has been fostered by certain countries which are now unable to fight it.

Iranians Mark Sacred Defense Week

Iranians mark the 34th anniversary of eight years of defense against Iraqi invasion under former dictator Saddam Hussein.