Italy

Explosions rock tanker in Italy's Savona port

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Two explosions hit a tanker in Italy's Savona port

3 killed in helicopter crash in northern Italy

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – Three people were killed in a helicopter crash Wednesday near the city of Parma in northern Italy.

Iran rejects Elon Musk’s role in release of Italian reporter

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has dismissed US media reports concerning American tech tycoon Elon Musk's role and intervention in the release of an Italian journalist recently held in Iran.

Blinken to meet Europeans on Syria pathway

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet his European counterparts Thursday in Rome on Syria.

Iran summons Italian envoy over illegal detention

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran summoned the Italian Ambassador to Tehran Paola Amadei over the continued detention of an Iranian citizen.

Iran envoy, Italian official discuss detained nationals cases

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – The Iranian Embassy in Rome says Ambassador Mohammad Reza Sabouri has exchanged views with Italy's Foreign Ministry Secretary-General Riccardo Guariglia about consular issues and the cases of detained nationals.

Cyberattack reported on Italy's foreign ministry, airports

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Hackers targeted around ten official websites in Italy on Saturday, including the websites of the Foreign Ministry and Milan's two airports, putting them out of action temporarily, the country's cyber security agency said.

At least 2 killed, 4 missing in blast at Italy's gas refinery

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – At least two people were killed and four are missing following an explosion on Monday at a gas refinery near the Italian city of Florence, according to local authorities.

3 more European airlines cancel flights to Israel

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Three major European airlines have canceled their flights to and from occupied lands under the control of Israeli regime due to rising regional tension, Israeli regime media said on Sunday.

Italian people hold rally for peace in Gaza

TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – Tens of thousands of people marched in various Italian cities on Saturday calling for peace in Gaza.

Italy imposes strict restrictions on arms exports to “Israel”

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Italy has imposed the strictest restrictions among its allies on arms exports to Israel, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said.

France, Italy and Spain condemn targeting of UNIFIL by Israel

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – The leaders of France, Italy, and Spain condemned the recent targeting of the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, by the Israeli forces and said such attacks were "unjustifiable".

Iranian short film awarded at Lessinia Film Festival

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – Directed by Iranian filmmaker Seyyed Payam Hosseini, the short film "Khalil" was awarded at the Lessinia Film Festival in Italy.

Iran's response to Israeli terrorist attack 'definitive'

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that the Islamic Republic would definitely respond to the Israeli act of terrorism in Tehran.

Italian FM:

Iran insists on right to respond to Israeli aggression

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has said that Iran insists on rightful response to an attack on its territory and consulate in Damascus.

Iran's Acting FM:

Iran has right to reciprocate against Israel crimes

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Referring to Israel's recent aggressive actions, Interim Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani stressed that Iran insists on its substantial and legitimate right to take countermeasures against the Zionist regime.

"The Breath" finds way to final of Italian festival

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – The Iranian documentary film "The Breath" became the finalist of an Italian festival.

Iran’s acting President terms ties with Italy as friendly

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – Iran’s Acting President Mohammad Mokhber has hailed the mutual relations with Italy, noting that interactions between the two countries have been based on civilized, ancient, and friendly relations.

Iran summons Italian envoy over Canada’s hostile move

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the Italian ambassador to Tehran in protest at the Canadian government’s decision to blacklist the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC).

Eleven dead and dozens missing in two shipwrecks

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – At least 11 people have died and more than 60 are missing as a result of two shipwrecks off the coast of southern Italy, rescuers say.

Iran, Italy senior diplomats confer on Syria situation

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Ali Asghar Khaji in a meeting with the Italian Foreign Ministry Special Envoy for Syria called the unjust sanctions against the Syrian people and stealing its oil an inhumane act and against human rights.

Italy down Iran at 2024 VNL

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) - Italy defeated Iran 3-0 (25-19, 25-18, 25-11) in the 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Saturday.

Envoy:

Iran ready to cooperate with Europe on Afghanistan issue

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Iran's special envoy for Afghanistan Hassan Kazemi Qomi expressed the readiness of the Islamic Republic to cooperate with Europe on issues related to Afghanistan.