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The role of Iran in the global balance. The Med-Or Foundation round table

A round table was held on October 25 at Med-Or Foundation headquarters with the Italian Ambassador to Tehran, Giuseppe Perrone

On Wednesday October 25th, Med-Or Foundation hosted an in-depth discussion at its headquarters on the role of Iran in global balances. The round table - which was held according to Chatham House Rule - was attended by the Italian Ambassador to Tehran, Giuseppe Perrone, and the Chairman of Med-Or Foundation, Marco Minniti.

The aim of the workshop was to explore Iran’s role in the international arena, with a focus on the country’s foreign policy which has increasingly shifted toward strengthening relations with Russia and China. The meeting also covered a broader overview of the conflicts in the Middle East and the latest developments in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with an emphasis on Iran’s potential influence on regional and global balances.

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