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Italy condemns Iran's threats against Meloni
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Italy condemns Iran's threats against Meloni

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Iran has issued threats against Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, placing her on a list of leaders allegedly responsible for the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
  • Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani condemned the threats as unacceptable, stating Italy is not at war with Iran and questioning the motive behind the targeting of Italy.
  • The list, published by the conservative Iranian daily Hamshari, also includes leaders from the US, Israel, and other European countries, with Iran vowing retaliation for Khamenei's death.

Italy has strongly condemned Iran's threats against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, labeling them "unacceptable" and "an incredible attack." The Iranian daily Hamshari published a list of leaders allegedly responsible for the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, including Meloni, U.S. President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

This is an incredible attack. Italy is not at war with Iran, so we do not understand why this attack is directed against Italy.

— Antonio TajaniItalian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani's reaction to Iran's threats.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani expressed bewilderment at the targeting of Italy, emphasizing that the nation is not at war with Iran. "We advocate for democracy. We advocate for peace, but also for freedom of navigation," Tajani stated, highlighting the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. He affirmed Italy's support for the U.S. position on this matter, contrasting it with Iran's stance.

We advocate for democracy. We advocate for peace, but also for freedom of navigation.

— Antonio TajaniItalian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani's statement on Italy's principles and the importance of freedom of navigation.

The Iranian newspaper's list, published on Saturday evening, is part of a vow for retaliation following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28 during the initial phase of the conflict in the Middle East. Khamenei's son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, has pledged retribution.

The blocking of the Strait of Hormuz is a serious mistake. There are no customs duties in this sea area near the Persian Gulf, but freedom of navigation is extremely important to us. This is a fundamental issue.

— Antonio TajaniItalian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani's comments on the Strait of Hormuz and freedom of navigation.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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