The situation in the Persian Gulf has escalated sharply following Israeli airstrikes on Iran, which reportedly killed former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, who was in Dubai, has announced an immediate return to his country via military flight. Several hundred Italian citizens, including students, remain trapped in the region, for whom the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established a special task force to coordinate evacuation.

Death of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

The former president of Iran is reported to have been killed during Israeli airstrikes on Tehran, radically escalating the conflict.

Return of Guido Crosetto

The Italian defense minister is returning from Dubai on a military aircraft, declaring he will personally cover the travel costs.

Trapped Italian Citizens

Approximately 200 students and numerous groups of workers remain in Dubai after Oman closed its borders.

Massive Israeli Attack

The Israeli air force dropped over 1,200 bombs on targets in Iran as part of an unprecedented retaliatory operation.

Tensions in the Middle East have reached a critical point following a massive Israeli operation, which dropped approximately 1,200 bombs on targets associated with Iran. The most shocking news is the death of former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as a result of these airstrikes. Iranian retaliatory attacks on the United Arab Emirates have resulted in three deaths and injuries to dozens of others, directly impacting the safety of foreign delegations and civilians in the Gulf region. This situation has caused logistical chaos and forced European governments to take radical steps to protect their citizens. Gulfstream G550 of the Italian Air Force has taken off towards the Middle East to enable the return of Defense Minister Guido Crosetto. The minister, who was previously criticized by the opposition for being absent from the country during the crisis, declared that he is returning alone, leaving his family in Dubai. He also emphasized that he will voluntarily cover triple the cost of a commercial ticket to avoid accusations of misusing state resources. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has informed that Oman has closed its borders, complicating ground evacuation and forcing the remaining Italians in the region to wait for developments in the Emirates. The Arabian Peninsula has been a strategic hub of the global economy since the 1970s due to its oil resources, and any conflicts in this region immediately impact global energy prices and maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.The rise in aggression raises serious concerns among other NATO allies. The German Bundestag warned that Iranian retaliatory actions on European territory cannot be ruled out. In Italy, the Task Force Golfo has been established, dealing with, among other things, the fate of 200 students trapped in Dubai after the attacks. Pope Francis condemned the spiral of violence, and Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini expressed support for military action against Iran, exposing deep political divisions in Rome regarding strategy towards the conflict. „Volo di Stato ma pago per scelta il triplo” — Guido Crosetto

Mentioned People

  • Guido Crosetto — Italian defense minister urgently returning from Dubai.
  • Antonio Tajani — Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, coordinating the actions of Task Force Golfo.
  • Mahmud Ahmadineżad — Former president of Iran, reportedly killed in the airstrikes.
  • Matteo Salvini — Deputy Prime Minister of Italy supporting attacks on Iran.