Report: Israel presses Italy to stop blocking sanctions against Iran

The consent of all 28 member states of the European Union is necessary in order to approve the new sanctions against the Islamic republic, and Italy is the only country opposing the program.

IRANIAN EXHIBITORS stand in a booth during the opening of the fair ‘Iran country presentation’ in Rome, Italy last year.

IRANIAN EXHIBITORS stand in a booth during the opening of the fair ‘Iran country presentation’ in Rome, Italy last year.

(photo credit: REUTERS)

ByJULIANE HELMHOLD

APRIL 24, 2018 18:28

Updated: APRIL 25, 2018 11:05