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Meloni: I Do Not Have the Necessary Elements to Take a Position on Iran

Published March 9, 2026, 09:09
Meloni: I Do Not Have the Necessary Elements to Take a Position on Iran

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated that she does not have sufficient elements to comment on the situation in Iran, emphasizing that the same applies to all of Europe. She noted that only the Spanish Prime Minister has condemned the initiative, while Italy does not wish to get involved in the war. Meloni stressed that the crisis has become structural, especially after the crisis in Ukraine, and that no one is asking for respect for international law. She referred to the fact that a member of the UN Security Council invaded a neighboring country to try to annex it. Meloni's statement comes at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions and reflects Italy's reluctance to take a position on international issues without sufficient evidence and analysis. The Prime Minister agreed with her government's Defense Minister, who had emphasized that the rules of international law have ceased to apply, highlighting the need for a new approach to dealing with international crises.