Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei on Sunday accused Italy of providing technical and logistical support to the United States during the war on Iran, calling it a blatant act of aggression and a serious violation of international law.
Iran's Accusation
In a post on X, Baqaei said, "This is a glaring contradiction and a fallacious argument aimed at evading responsibility for complicity in a grave internationally wrongful act: publicly denying any aid or assistance to the aggressors, while openly acknowledging the 'technical and logistical' support that enabled and facilitated the unlawful American-Israeli war of aggression against Iran."
He added that providing such support constitutes a clear and direct contribution to an illegal war of choice, which is a flagrant breach of international norms.
Italy's Denial and Clarification
Earlier, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani held a telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi. Tajani clarified that Italy has never taken part in any military initiative and has never authorized the use of bases for war actions against Iran, in strict adherence to treaties with the United States.
In a post on X, Tajani said, "I spoke with the Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi. Italy has never taken part in any military initiative and has never authorized the use of bases for war actions against Iran, in the strictest respect of the treaties with the United States."
Request for Strait of Hormuz Reopening
Tajani also requested a return to full opening of the Strait of Hormuz to facilitate the passage of all Italian cargo ships still blocked. He emphasized that the reopening of the Italian embassy in Tehran is a strong signal of dialogue, also in view of resuming economic and cultural relations.
According to Tajani, the conversation aimed to de-escalate tensions and restore normal maritime traffic through the strategic waterway.
