Iran-Italy Relations

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has offered condolences on the death of Gianroberto Scarcia, the leading professor of Iranian studies and the founder of the Persian literature and language seat in Venice University.

Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a senior assistant to the Iranian foreign minister, has sat for talks with ambassadors of France, Britain and Italy as well as German charge d’affairs in Tehran on the tragic humanitarian situation in Yemen.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, in separate messages, has congratulated Spain’s Pedro Sanchez and Italy’s Giuseppe Conte on being elected as their respective countries’ new prime ministers.

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says a line of credit agreement between Tehran and Rome can pave the way for operationalisation of documents earlier signed between the two countries.

The top diplomats of Italy, Bulgaria, Austria and Spain in separate phone talks with Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif have thrown their weight behind the JCPOA.

Iran and Italy have discussed issues of mutual interest in a joint consular meeting in Tehran.

Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a senior assistant to Iran’s Foreign Minister, has held talks with a number of European officials on the crisis in Yemen.

Critically-acclaimed Italian pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi performed his emotionally-charged music for three consecutive nights for the first time in Tehran.

Dismayed with Italy’s opposition to Iran sanctions, the Israeli regime is exerting pressure on Rome to agree with imposing further bans on the country over its missile program and regional activities, Israeli media report.

A group of Iranian artisans are showcasing their handicrafts at the 82nd edition of the International Handicrafts Trade Fair, which is underway at the Fortezza da Basso, Florence.

An Italian photographer, whose photos of nomadic lifestyle in Iran were recently put on a comparative display along with those taken from Italian nomads, has talked about how different and fascinating Iranian nomads are. 

The European Union foreign ministers have failed to agree new sanctions against Iran as London, Paris and Berlin seek to appease US President Donald Trump, who has threatened to pull out of the landmark Iran nuclear deal.

The Italian Police have confiscated a 17th-century headstone smuggled out of Iran and handed it over to the Islamic Republic’s embassy in Rome.

Acclaimed Italian photographer Aldo Salucci has held an exhibition in Tehran called “Underworld” under the auspices of Iranian Artists Forum and the Italian embassy in Tehran.

Renowned Italian pianist and composer, Ludovico Maria Enrico Einaudi, is expected to visit Iran along with his ensemble in April.

The photos of the lifestyle and culture of Iranian nomads taken by an Italian photographer have been recently put on a comparative display along with those taken from Italian nomads.

The Islamic Republic of Iran and Italy have clinched a contract on the construction of a solar power station.

Deputy foreign ministers of Iran and a number of European countries have discussed the latest developments in Yemen on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

The Islamic Republic’s national flag carrier Iran Air is to purchase brand-new aircraft with foreign financing.

Tehran and Rome on Thursday signed a framework credit agreement worth five billion euros whereby Italy will help its companies invest in Iran.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and former Italian Prime Minister Massimo D'Alema have discussed issues of mutual interest in a Monday meeting in Tehran.  

Italian genius Jazz musician Francesco Cafiso will give a concert in Tehran on January 19 as part of the 33rd International Fajr Music Festival.

A seminar to study Iranian handicrafts was held in the Italian city of Milan with the aim of introducing Iran’s ancient heritage to the world.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic’s growing influence in the region is because it has refused to support terrorist groups and made right choices.

An Iranian lawmaker says Parliament's support for private sector activities in the domestic and international arena can be a significant point for the development of Iran-Italy relations.