Iran-US crisis press conference held in Rome
Max Civili
Press TV, Rome
On Friday, in the Italian capital, Rome, a number of geopolitical analysts and journalists from a wide variety of newspapers and press agencies attended a press conference - called by the Iranian Ambassador to Italy Hamid Bayat - on the escalating tensions between Iran and the United States.
After presenting the facts that have followed the US assassinations of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani and his companions, Iranian diplomat Bayat faced a barrage of questions from journalists.
The Media representatives' queries revolved around Iran's next move and the role Tehran expects European countries to play in the standoff with Washington.
Most Italian media are reporting that the dramatic escalation between Tehran and Washington appears to have eased over the past few days. However, geopolitical experts believe tensions are far from over as the two countries remain at odds over a number of issues.
On Friday, the United States announced new sanctions against Iran’s metal exports and eight senior Iranian officials following Tehran’s retaliation for the assassination of Soleimani. However, analysts are convinced that anti-US sentiment is growing in the region.
The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Rome has opened condolence books to pay homage to Lieutenant General Soleimani and to the 176 victims onboard the Ukrainian jet that crashed shortly after taking off from Tehran's international airport on Wednesday. Hundreds of people have signed the books.
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