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The tension between Israel and Iran has further intensified in recent hours due to Israeli military operations against Iranian nuclear sites and attacks on Tehran. In response, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani he urgently called a meeting at the Farnesina to discuss with the ambassadors of the countries involved the implications of this escalation and the possible diplomatic strategies to adopt.
International attention is now focused on how the situation in the Middle East will evolve and on the role that Italy intends to assume in this critical phase.
War in the Middle East, Meloni monitors the situation: emergency summit called
Following the military action conducted by Israel against Iran, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is closely monitoring the developments of the situation. According to institutional sources, the Prime Minister has decided to organize a video conference with the ministers for the afternoon most directly interested and with the heads of the Italian secret services, in order to evaluate the impact of the crisis and coordinate any responses.
Crosetto: The war in the Middle East confirms the priority of a European defense
The Minister of Defense, Guido Crosetto, highlighted in an interview with Tg1 that a European defence has become a priority. He stressed that the situation in the Middle East represents a further confirmation that investing in defense is not a waste, but a necessity to foresee every possible scenario.
"We had been on alert for a few days on movements that suggested an attack. The attack occurred last night, and targeted top figures in the Iranian military apparatus and figures linked to the nuclear program,” he added.
Israel-Iran War: Urgent Summit at Farnesina, Tajani Convenes Crisis Unit
The meeting convened by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani with the top officials of the ministry and the ambassadors of Iran has begun at the Farnesina, Israel and other countries in the region.
"We We will do everything we can to ensure that peace prevails through dialogue and diplomatic discussion., but the situation is really complicated”, would have supported in the meeting.
Tajani is coordinating an initial meeting at the Farnesina crisis unit, dedicated to the safety of Italian citizens present in the Gulf area. Meanwhile, the Farnesina has non-essential travel to that area is not recommended and sent notices to all Italians registered in Iran.
The minister confirmed via a message on X that he is closely following the evolution of the situation, maintaining constant telephone contact with the Italian ambassador to Tehran, Paola Amadei.
The aim of the meeting is analyze the repercussions of the crisis and define strategies Italian diplomats to manage a situation that could further aggravate instability in the Middle East.