BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 27. The Italian
ambassador to Iran, Paola Amadei, was summoned to the Iranian
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) today, where Tehran formally
lodged its protest, Trend reports, citing the ministry.
Alireza Yousefi, the ministry's Director General for Western
European Affairs, conveyed Iran’s objection to Italy. He stressed
that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is an official
branch of Iran’s armed forces, warned of negative consequences for
any accusations against it, and criticized recent remarks by the
Italian foreign minister as unacceptable.
Ambassador Amadei assured that she would promptly relay Iran’s
protest to her government.
The incident follows statements by Italian Foreign Minister
Antonio Tajani, who recently suggested adding the IRGC to Italy’s
list of terrorist organizations.
Stay up-to-date with more news on Trend News
Agency's WhatsApp channel
