Italy monitoring Middle East crisis, prioritizing citizens' safety: Meloni

GENEVA

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Friday that Italy is “closely monitoring” the escalating crisis in the Middle East and working with allies to ensure the safety of its citizens while supporting diplomatic efforts.

Meloni, in a post on the US social media platform X, said the Italian government is in constant contact with partners and allies in the region as it assesses the situation.

She stressed that protecting Italian nationals remains the government’s top priority while backing efforts aimed at reducing tensions.

“The priority is to protect our fellow citizens and work, together with our key partners and allies, to support every initiative that could lead to a return to diplomacy and dialogue between the parties,” she said.

Meloni added that authorities are also monitoring the broader consequences of the crisis, “from security to the economic effects of the crisis, evaluating all possible mitigation measures in these areas.”

“As agreed with Parliament, in the coming days I will also be in the chamber to report to the Houses,” she said.