Italy

No plan for Azzurri to replace Iran at 2026 World Cup: min.

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA)- Italian Sports Minister, Andrea Abodi, has described a proposal for his country to replace Iran at World Cup as “not appropriate”, rejecting any idea that Azzurri will be granted a last-minute berth at this summer’s tournament.

Iran, Italy FMs discuss regional tensions

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Iranian and Italian foreign ministers discussed regional security and economic fallout from U.S.-Israeli military aggression during a Wednesday phone call.

France, Italy join resisting US pressure to join war on Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 01 (MNA) – France and Italy have joined Spain in resisting Donald Trump’s pressure to support US-Israeli aggression against Iran, as the illegal war he launched is now in its fifth week.

2026 Winter Olympics wrap up in Italy

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – The closing ceremony of the XXV Winter Olympic Games in Italy was concluded.

Police, protesters clash in Milan amid Winter Olympics

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Clashes between police and several dozen protesters took place in Milan during a rally against the Olympic Games in Italy and the presence of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at the event.

Italy regulator fines Apple $115 million

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Italy's competition authority said on Monday it had fined US technology giant Apple, opens new tab and two of its divisions, 98.6 million euros ($115.53 million) over alleged abuse of their dominant position in the mobile app.

Italy beats Bulgaria to become volleyball world champion

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Italy's volleyball players successfully defend their title and are world champions for the fifth time.

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Italian rescue ship joins Sumud Freedom Flotilla

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – The Sumud Global Fleet announced that the Italian NGO Emergency was to send its rescue ship, the Life Sport, to join the aid flotilla navigating toward Gaza.

Iran crowned champions of 2025 FIVB U21 World

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Iran came from a set down to beat Italy 3-1 (15-25, 25-18, 25-22, 25-14) in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s U21 World Championship semifinals on Sunday.

Italy announces readiness to sanction Israeli regime

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Italy’s Defense Minister Guido Crosetto has announced his country’s readiness to impose potential sanctions against the Israeli regime, calling Israel’s actions in Gaza “unacceptable.”

Italy slams Israel over deadly attack on church in Gaza

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday slammed Israel's deadly attack on a Catholic church in Gaza.

Gas station explodes in Rome, injuring at least 9

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – An explosion rocked a gas station in Rome on Friday, leaving several people injured, including eight police officers and a firefighter, officials said. The blast from the explosion was so loud that it was heard across the cit

Italy-Arab Friendship Association condemns Israeli aggression

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – The Italy-Arab Friendship Association condemns Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, saying it will continue its support for the Palestinian people as well.

Iran volleyball beat Italy in friendly

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – The Iran national volleyball team defeated Italy 3-2 (23-25, 25-18, 14-25, 25-21, 15-11) in a friendly match on Friday.