ROMA (ITALPRESS) – “The situation is still worrying, so much so that we decided to reduce the staff of our embassies in Baghdad and Beirut.” It was announced by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, during a press point at the Farnesina. “It will remain only the indispensable staff for diplomatic activity,” he added.
“We have no confirmation of the migraine attack on Iran,” he added on the indiscretions regarding an attack by the United Arab Emirates to an Iranian desalination plant.
“The situation is very complicated in Lebanon.” “The civil staff working with Unifil has already been reduced,” said Tajani, stressing that “we continue to work to prepare for dialogue, we have supported Egypt’s initiatives, which is very active at this stage, but I am not very optimistic about a rapid conclusion of the conflict.” “We must ensure that there is a de-escalation, that the targets are reduced, that the civilian population is spared as much as possible, that there are no indiscriminate attacks,” he added.
“To date, some 25 thousand Italians returned. Between last night and today another 5,000 have returned or are in flight to return from different parts not only Emirates, not only Saudi Arabia, not only Oman but also Israel, Maldives, Thailand, Cambodia, Sri Lanka”, he added. “There is an important improvement compared to yesterday and yesterday regarding our fellow citizens,” said Tajani, stressing that “the Maldives still has a substantial number, but I must say that the work of our consulate and our embassy in Colombo is very efficient. They’re increasing flights and we’re doing everything we can to get them home.”.
“I spoke with the Egyptian Foreign Minister, I reiterated the Italian support for all diplomatic initiatives that can lead to a flood of tension, a de-escalation and an acceleration of the times for a conclusion of the war,” explained the minister. “We hope we can conclude as soon as possible, even if I don’t think that by any of the countries involved there is the intention to conclude quickly,” he added. “We must continue to work and as Europeans it is important this unity, this choice of Italy to work together with Europeans since the first day with the Sunday document of 27, with the constant talks we have and with the meeting that the President of the Meloni Council wanted with Macron, Merz and Starmer to reiterate that Europe must act together to protect from the risks the borders of the EU and the island of Cyprus from any further attacks, so far.
“The oppositions are their part. I think there’s nothing to clarify right now. It was a more political statement is not that everything you are doing, you are done and you will be told in Parliament, so there is nothing else regarding me to add”, he explained on the statements of US President Donald Trump, who told the Corriere della Sera that the Italian government “ always seeks to help”.
“I’ve spoken for a long time this morning with Rafael Grossi who confirmed that Iran continued to work for the realization of the atomic weapon. All the enriched uranium that was there before the attack a few months ago is still there. There are no sensors from the United Nations agency but the situation remains very worrying for him,” he concluded.
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