Tajani: Iran power struggle fuels threats; Italy to lead anti-missile coalition

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani asserted that a recent summit in Ankara, contrary to fears, solidified the Western alliance and strengthened the bond between the United States and NATO. He highlighted Italy's central role in international crises, noting that Rome will host crucial talks between Lebanese, Israeli, and American mediators, positioning the capital as a center for peace in the Middle East.

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Tuesday there will be talks between Lebanese, Israeli and American mediators right in Rome, which becomes the capital of peace with respect to the Middle Eastern theater.

Tajani expressed Italy's commitment to the mission in Lebanon, stating readiness to continue patrolling the area with France, pending a UN or EU mandate. He also offered full solidarity to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni following threats from Iran, emphasizing that Italy will not be intimidated. Meloni was depicted in an Iranian newspaper in an orange jumpsuit, accused of being a primary instigator in the killing of Khamenei.

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All our solidarity to Giorgia Meloni, who certainly does not let herself be intimidated.

Looking ahead, Tajani announced his participation in a Paris summit to establish an anti-ballistic missile coalition. This initiative aims to foster industrial collaboration and technological capabilities for European protection, drawing lessons from the experience in Ukraine. He acknowledged the significant tensions between the US and Iran, noting that "blowing too much on the fire risks getting burned." Tajani attributed the heightened rhetoric to an internal power struggle in Iran, which complicates ongoing negotiations, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz.

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Tomorrow in Paris I will participate in a summit between European countries that will sanction the birth of an anti-ballistic missile Coalition, aimed at the creation of industrial collaboration and technological capabilities capable of offering protection to all of Europe starting from the Ukrainian experience.