R EFERENCE Shada Islam`s article `View from abroad` (Feb 27).

I object to the writer`s comment on Iran being engaged in `proxy wars` with Saudi Arabia and adding to the world`s problems.

On the contrary, Iran wishes to restore the elected government in Syria.The refugee crisis will cease to exist once the people are given the right to decide on internal affairs of their own country. Iran opposes foreign powers supporting rebels and IS militants.

As for Yemen, Iran stands for an immediate end to mass killing of civilians in their homeland by a foreign power.

Batool Zahra Karachi