Italy’s Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, denounced Iran’s latest attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, warning that further escalation could undermine recent diplomatic efforts.

“I express my strongest condemnation for the new Iranian attacks that struck Bahrain and Kuwait in recent hours, to which the Italian government extends its full solidarity,” Tajani said on X.

“It is essential to avoid any escalation that could jeopardise the understandings painstakingly reached.”

Tajani also reaffirmed Italy’s commitment to safeguarding freedom of navigation.

“Italy reiterates its commitment to freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and to achieving a Middle East of peace and stability as quickly as possible.”