Iran criticizes Italy for supporting US-Israeli war

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has strongly criticized Italy for providing technical and logistical support to the United States and Israel in their war against Iran. In a post on social media platform X, Baghaei responded to Italian officials who claimed that their country's participation was limited to "technical and support" assistance and denied any cooperation in the war. He described this as a "glaring contradiction" and a "fallacious argument aimed at evading responsibility for complicity in a grave internationally wrongful act."

Baghaei wrote: "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 further stressed that providing such support constitutes a clear and direct contribution to the commission of an illegal war of choice, which is a blatant act of aggression and a serious violation of international law.

The remarks come amid heightened tensions between Iran and the US-Israeli alliance, with Iran facing military strikes and economic pressure. Italy, a NATO member, has been a key ally of the US and Israel in the region. According to Mehr News Agency, Baghaei's statement underscores Iran's position that any form of support for the aggressors makes the supporter complicit in the aggression.