Zarif to address 2020 Mediterranean Dialogues

Tehran, July 4, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohamad Javad Zarif is scheduled to deliver speech in Mediterranean Dialogues (Rome MED2020) on foreign policy issues on July 6.

Iran-Italy friendship rooted in traditional parliamentary ties

Tehran, June 15, IRNA – President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies Roberto Fico congratulated his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf's election, saying friendship between Iran and Italy is rooted in traditional parliamentary relations.

Iranian artist stands fourth at Italy int'l competition

Tehran, June 13, IRNA - Iranian artist, Mohammad Ali Vadood, stood at the fourth place in Italy's A' Design Award and Competition.

Italian official hails Qeshm Island's capacity

Qeshm, June 8, IRNA – Representative of Sapienza University of Rome Michael Gianano hailed the hidden potential of Qeshm Island with regard to trade and tourism.

Envoy: Italy committed to developing ties with Iran

Tehran, June 2, IRNA – Italian Ambassador to Iran Giuseppe Perrone in a video that was released on the occasion of the 74th anniversary of the establishment of Italy underlined his commitment to promoting relations with Iran.

Iran envoy stresses alternative ways for developing ties with Italy

London, May 27, IRNA – Iran Ambassador to Italy urged Iranian companies to find and take advantage of alternative ways for developing relations with Italy and increasing the export volume in the time of sanctions.

Iranian cinematic works awarded in Italian festival

Tehran, May 19, IRNA – Two Iranian filmmakers namely Saman Hosseinpour and Shirin Sabour were awarded at the Venice Intercultural Film Festival 2020.

Shiraz, Florence mayors discuss developing cultural relations

Shiraz, May 16, IRNA – Mayor of Iranian city of Shiraz Heidar Eskandarpour and his counterpart in Italy’s Florence Dario Nardella in a video conference reviewed developing bilateral and cultural ties.

Iranian students to return from Italy on 2 flights

Tehran, April 28, IRNA – With the permission of the Ministry of Health and Medical Education and the full observance of health protocols, Iranian compatriots and students will be returned to Tehran by two flights of Iran Air, national flag-carrier.

Italian festival to screen Iranian short film

Tehran, April 22, IRNA – Iranian Short film ‘Hug Me’ directed by Ahmad Seyyed-Kashmiri will be screened by the Patologico film festival, Italy.

Pres. Rouhani expresses solidarity with Italian people in anti-coronavirus combat

Tehran, April 20, IRNA – President Hassan Rouhani in phone call with Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte late on Monday expressed sympathy with the country's people, saying that Iran is ready for sharing experiences in reining in the virus with it.

Iran TUTI Books nominated for Bologna Best Children's Publishers

Tehran, April 11, IRNA - TUTI Books at Iran's Fatemi Publishing Company has been nominated for Best Children's Publishers of the Year in Italy's 2020 Bologna Children's Book Fair .

Embassy says Iranian students can come back to Italy if they register with Italian Post Office

Tehran, April 7, IRNA – Iranian Embassy in Rome said on Tuesday that Iranian students can come back to Italy if they register with Italian Post Office, but, it made clear that Italian residency permit is not an electronic residency permit of the European Union.

Tehran Mayor sympathizes with Italians over COVID-19 tolls

Tehran, March 30, IRNA – Tehran Mayor Pirouz Hanachi through online chat sympathized with his Italian counterpart in Rome whose country had the most number of coronavirus victims.

Spox: Iran pursuing request of Iranian students’ in Italy to return home

Tehran, March 29, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi said that Iran is seriously pursuing the request of Iranian students in Italy to return home due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Iran, Italy FMs express regret over coronavirus deaths

Tehran, March 23, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Italian counterpart Luigi Di Maio on Monday discussed coronavirus outbreak in the two countries on a phone talk and expressed sympathy over the death of the Italian and Iranian nationals.

Italy’s ANAC deplores imposition of sanctions on Iran

Tehran, March 23, IRNA - National Association of Italy's Cinematographers (ANAC) sympathized with Iranian artists and people over the outbreak of coronavirus and denounced the imposition of any sanction in this situation.

My share in fighting coronavirus epidemic

Italian musician plays for Iranian New Year in coronavirus days

Tehran, March 17, IRNA – Italian jazz musician played a famous Iranian piece and published the video to express friendship and solidarity of the Iranian and Italian people in fighting coronavirus pandemic.

Embassy: Italy extends Iranian tourists’ visa for another 60 days

Tehran, March 11, IRNA – Iran’s diplomatic mission in Rome said on Wednesday that Iranian tourists will have no problem to stay in Italy up to 60 days after their visa expiration date.  

Iran: Fighting COVID2019 requires int’l efforts not blamegame

London, March 10, IRNA – Iranian Embassy in Italy in a statement responded to ambiguities and allegations promoted by some media against Iran with regard to fighting coronavirus, saying confronting the epidemic disease requires regional and international cooperation.

Iran envoy underlines importance of solving ME issues through negotiations

London, Feb 11, IRNA – Iranian Ambassador to Italy Hamid Bayat stressed that Tehran’s policy is to resolve Middle East issues through negotiations with regional states and without intervention of foreign forces.

Iranian envoy: Trump a clear manifestation of cultural terrorism

London, Feb 1, IRNA – Iran’s Ambassador to Italy Hamid Bayat said that Trump’s threat against Iranian cultural sites is a clear example of cultural terrorism.

Italian Iranologist, story behind silver samovar

Tehran, Jan 28, IRNA – The Italian author of 'The Art and Architecture of Persia' Giovanni Curatola on Tuesday reminisced about the story of a silver samovar in Iran, saying the memory brings back the decision he made to become an Iranologist.

Iranian, Italian FMs discuss int'l developments over phone

Tehran, Jan 27, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Italian counterpart Luigi Di Maio discussed the latest international developments as well as bilateral relations over phone late on Monday.

Iran wins 2 gold medals in Italy Wrestling Tournament

Tehran, Jan 18, IRNA – Iranian wrestlers bagged two gold medals in the Matteo Pellicone Memorial which was held in Rome from January 17-18.

Iran freestylers grab two gold medals in Rome Championship

Tehran, Jan 18, IRNA – Iranian freestyle wrestlers Mohammad Hossein Mohammadian and Amir Hossein Zare received gold medals in Matteo Pellicone championships held in Rome, Italy.

CBI: US attempts to seize Iran assets fails

Tehran, Jan 15, IRNA – The Central Bank of Iran announced that in the wake of efforts made by its legal department US' Plaintiffs' request from Italian courts to seize CBI assets worth $5,990,876, 696b failed.

Iran Air to resume flights to Italy

Tehran, Jan 14, IRNA – The Airline of Islamic Republic of Iran (Iran Air) announced on Tuesday that the flights to the capital city of Rome, Italy are scheduled to be resumed on February 3, 2020.

Iran's Embassy in Rome opens memorial books for Gen. Soleimani, victims of air crash

London, Jan 12, IRNA – Iran's Embassy to Italy opened memorial books to honor Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani and express solidarity with the families of the victims of Ukrainian plane crash.

Iranian envoy calls for fighting against unilateralism

London, Jan 11, IRNA – Iran's Ambassador to Rome Hamid Bayat on Saturday referred to US hostile moves namely assassinating IRGC Quds Force Commander Lieutenant General Soleimani and stressed the need to adopt a unified stance in dealing with unilateralism with contribution of all countries especially Europe.