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Italy expresses solidarity with Türkiye after missile fired from Iran

Italy expresses solidarity with Türkiye after missile fired from Iran

Rome continues to maintain diplomatic relations with Iran, is working to reduce tensions, says Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani

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NATO reaffirms readiness 'to defend all allies' after neutralizing Iran-launched ballistic missile toward Türkiye
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France requests emergency meeting of UN Security Council over Lebanon crisis
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