13.03.2026 23:30
On the 13th day of the military conflicts in the Middle East, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced that her country is not part of the U.S.-led operations and will not participate in the war against Iran. The Italian High Defense Council also expressed its concerns regarding the new war scenario in the region. The Council noted that unilateral military initiatives weaken the international order and could increase instability in the Middle East and Mediterranean region.
The war that began with the attacks of the US and Israel on Iran continues on its 13th day, while a notable statement came from Italy. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced that her country is not part of the US-led military operations and will not participate in a war against Iran. The Italian High Defense Council, which convened on the same day, expressed "deep concern" regarding the new war scenario emerging in the region, warning that the international order is weakening.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated that her country is not part of the US-led operations in the Middle East and will not participate in the war against Iran. Meloni emphasized that Italy is concerned about the escalation of tensions in the region and reiterated that they will not be part of the military conflict.
WARNING FROM THE HIGH DEFENSE COUNCIL
The Italian High Defense Council, chaired by President Sergio Mattarella, also made a statement regarding developments in the Middle East. The Council noted that the new war that emerged following the US and Israel's military operations against Iran has triggered a serious crisis scenario in the region.
The statement highlighted that unilateral military initiatives weaken the international order, warning that this could increase instability in the Middle East and Mediterranean region.
"THE INTERNATIONAL ORDER IS WEAKENING"
The Council's statement emphasized that the UN-centered international system is weakening due to unilateral steps. The statement included, "The proliferation of unilateral initiatives is undermining the multilateral system against common global issues."
In addition to Prime Minister Meloni, senior ministers and heads of defense and security institutions attended the meeting.
TENSIONS ESCALATE IN THE MIDDLE EAST
After the US and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran on February 28, tensions in the region rapidly escalated. It is estimated that around 1,300 people, including Iran's religious leader Ali Khamenei, have lost their lives in the attacks.
RETALIATORY ATTACKS FROM IRAN
The Tehran administration carried out drone and missile attacks targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries with US military presence as retaliation. These developments have caused serious disruptions in global markets and the international aviation sector.
ITALY: WE ARE NOT PART OF THIS WAR
The Italian government reiterated that the country will not participate in the conflict despite all these developments. Meloni emphasized that Italy is not a party to the war in the Middle East and will not be involved in military operations against Iran.