The government is evaluating all necessary measures to prevent speculative price increases linked to the war in Iran. This was said by Foreign Minister and leader of Forza Italia Antonio Tajani, speaking on the sidelines of a party initiative dedicated to the referendum.
Tajani explained that attention remains high especially in relation to possible critical issues in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic hub for energy and maritime traffic. “We ensure that there is no speculation, those who speculate will be sanctioned,” said the minister, underlining the executive’s desire to carefully monitor price trends.
Diplomatic commitment to stop the escalation
On an international level, Tajani reiterated that Italy is committed to trying to promote a ceasefire and prevent the conflict from spreading. In this direction, he recalled the work started together with France, Germany and Great Britain, as well as the support assured to Cyprus.
The minister also recalled the strengthening, together with European partners, of the Aspides missions in the Red Sea and Atalanta against piracy, with the aim of guaranteeing the safety of maritime transport in an area made even more delicate by the crisis in the Middle East. The hope, he added, is that we can return to transit through Hormuz as soon as possible, so as to avoid further surges.
“Italy will not participate in the war”
Tajani then clearly excluded any direct military involvement of our country. “Italy does not participate and will not participate in this war,” he declared, claiming the role of Italian diplomacy in the attempt to reduce tension and encourage any initiative useful to stop the escalation.
In the framework of diplomatic actions, the minister also defined the efforts carried out by other regional and international actors, such as Egypt and the Arab League, as commendable. At the same time, he assured that the commitment to the protection of Italian citizens living in crisis areas continues.