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The UK, Italy, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Japan say they can help restore safe commercial passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran denounces any aid to the US as complicity and tensions keep producing strikes, arrests and higher oil prices.
On Fedez and Mr Marra's Pulp podcast, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni discussed international tensions, the Iran issue, and why she thinks voting no in the justice referendum to remove her government is a bad idea. She also addressed a technical mic problem and the podcast's post-release clarifications.
From May 16 Italian e-scooter owners must register their ride, display a plate tied to their tax code, and buy third-party insurance. Operators call it a disguised tax and warn of heavy costs.
Italy's defense minister says Tehran is not planning direct attacks on Italy right now, but warns that hundreds of Iranian sleeper cells around the world pose a serious terrorism risk. He also argued a planned referendum will strengthen individual magistrates.
Bookings for the Italian ecobonus for light motorcycles and mopeds have opened. Buyers of new electric or hybrid L1e–L7e vehicles can receive 30% off (up to €3,000) or 40% with scrappage (up to €4,000). Dealers can reserve incentives from 12:00 on 18 March 2026.
A Rome judge has ordered Fabrizio Corona to stand trial on defamation charges brought by Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini after a 25-year-old woman allegedly made false stalking claims in an interview published by Corona. The hearing is set for December 1.
The Venice Biennale says it handed over all requested papers to the Culture Ministry and insists it respected sanctions on Russia. Deputy PM Matteo Salvini criticized what he called "russophobia" after a Russian ballerina's invite was canceled in Rome, while also acknowledging Russia's aggression and Italy's support for Ukraine.
Matteo Salvini says Italy will protect its national interests over the Strait of Hormuz, rejects sending warships, and calls oil firms in to stop price speculation.
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open to some countries but closed to the United States and its allies. Here is a simple breakdown of which vessels Tehran has allowed through and which nations are asking for safe passage.
Italy's Supreme Defense Council met at the Quirinale and warned of heavy regional destabilization after US and Israeli military action against Iran. Rome said it will not join the war, stressed legal limits on use of national bases, condemned attacks on Italian forces, and urged restraint in Lebanon.
Prosecutors in Milan asked for a trial against Amazon EU sarl and four executives, accusing their algorithm of ignoring EU tax rules and costing about €1.2B.
Senate approves government resolution 102-66-1; Meloni rules out Italy joining military action and vows tougher measures on fuel speculation.