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Meloni: Italy ready to contribute to Iran-US peace, reiterates nuclear and navigation principles
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Meloni: Italy ready to contribute to Iran-US peace, reiterates nuclear and navigation principles

From Corriere della Sera · () Italian

Translated from Italian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni affirmed Italy's readiness to contribute to a peace process between Iran and the United States, emphasizing the opportunity for regional stability and global economic recovery.
  • Italy, along with France, Germany, and London, supports a defensive mission in the Strait of Hormuz to secure commercial traffic and conduct demining operations.
  • Meloni reiterated that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons and that freedom of navigation must be guaranteed, stating Italy is prepared to lift sanctions in response to verifiable steps by Iran on its nuclear program.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has signaled Italy's commitment to supporting a potential peace agreement between Iran and the United States, viewing it as a crucial opportunity to restore regional stability and bolster the global economy. Speaking from the G7 summit in Evian-Les-Bains, Meloni stated that Italy is prepared to contribute to such a diplomatic process, provided it receives parliamentary authorization.

We will be there, with the authorization of Parliament.

— Giorgia MeloniAffirming Italy's readiness to participate in international missions related to the Iran-US peace process.

Italy aligns with France, Germany, and London in endorsing a "strictly defensive and independent mission" in the Strait of Hormuz. This initiative aims to safeguard commercial shipping and undertake demining operations. Meloni emphasized that this is a chance for peace that should be seized, reiterating Italy's willingness to support diplomatic efforts toward a comprehensive agreement, as it has done in the past.

Iran cannot acquire nuclear weapons and freedom of navigation must be guaranteed.

— Giorgia MeloniStating Italy's non-negotiable principles regarding Iran's nuclear program and maritime security.

During her discussions, Meloni underscored two non-negotiable principles for the Italian government: Iran's inability to develop nuclear weapons and the imperative to guarantee freedom of navigation. She also indicated Italy's openness to lifting sanctions against Iran, contingent upon clear and verifiable actions by Tehran regarding its nuclear program. This stance reflects a broader international effort to encourage de-escalation and diplomatic resolution in the Middle East.

We are ready, together with other partners and subject to the necessary parliamentary authorization, to contribute to an international naval presence.

— Giorgia MeloniExpressing Italy's willingness to join a naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz.

Meloni's participation in the G7 summit also included bilateral meetings, notably with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, strengthening strategic ties. Her agenda at the summit focused on two key dossiers: supporting the American diplomatic effort for Middle East stabilization and encouraging greater U.S. engagement in Ukrainian peace negotiations. Meloni is scheduled to return to Rome before attending the European Council meeting in Brussels.

This is an opportunity for peace that must be seized. Italy, as in the past, is ready to support the diplomatic process towards a comprehensive agreement.

— Giorgia MeloniHighlighting the importance of the current diplomatic moment with Iran.
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Originally published by Corriere della Sera in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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