Italy has told Iran that it has never taken part in any military initiative and has never authorised the use of bases for war actions against Iran.
Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said he spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during a telephone conversation.
Ho parlato con il Ministro degli Esteri iraniano @araghchi. L’Italia non ha mai preso parte ad alcuna iniziativa militare e non ha mai autorizzato l’utilizzo delle basi per azioni di guerra contro l’Iran, nel rispetto più rigoroso dei trattati con gli Stati Uniti. Ho chiesto che… pic.twitter.com/9LC5ad7r9C
— Antonio Tajani (@Antonio_Tajani) June 25, 2026
Tajani said Italy had never taken part in any military initiative and had never authorised the use of bases for actions against Iran, while respecting treaties with the United States.
Tajani seeks full Hormuz reopening for blocked Italian ships
He also called for the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to facilitate the passage of Italian cargo ships still blocked there.
The Italian foreign minister said the reopening of the Italian embassy in Tehran was a strong signal of dialogue and could help restore economic and cultural relations.
The statement was shared by Italy’s Foreign Minister on X.
