Video. Meloni talks energy and opening of Hormuz on Gulf tour
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“The focus of the talks of Italian prime minister with Qatar, the Emirates and Saudi Arabia was the restoration of energy supplies and security in Hormuz.”
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None of the provided Wikipedia sources mention discussions about the Strait of Hormuz, energy supply restoration, or security measures during Giorgia Meloni's meetings with Qatar, UAE, or Saudi Arabia. The evidence only covers general biographical and trip information about the Prime Minister.
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— This is a list of international prime ministerial trips made by Giorgia Meloni, who is serving as the 60th and current Prime Minister of Italy since 22 October 2022.
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— Since 1861, there have been 60 people sworn into office as prime minister of Italy: 30 during the monarchic period and 31 during the republican period, with Alcide De Gasperi having served during both…
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— Giorgia Meloni (Italian: [ˈdʒordʒa meˈloːni]; born 15 January 1977) is an Italian politician who has served as Prime Minister of Italy since October 2022. She is the first woman to hold the office and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giorgia_Meloni
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“Italy offered technical support for affected infrastructure and defence against Iranian raids.”
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The provided Wikipedia sources about the 2026 Iran war and Strait of Hormuz crisis do not mention Italy offering technical support or defense measures against Iranian raids. The evidence focuses exclusively on US-Israeli military actions and Iran's actions, with no reference to Italian involvement.
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— On 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel started a war with surprise airstrikes on sites and cities across Iran, assassinating Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and several other Iranian officials …
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— On 19 March 2026, the United States began an aerial campaign against Iranian targets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran in response to the 2026 Iran war. The operation was an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign
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— The Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for global energy trade, has experienced ongoing geopolitical and economic disruption since 28 February 2026, following joint military strikes by the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
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