12-04-2016 15:33 via news.yahoo.com

Italian PM in Iran on economic push

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi looked to restore his country's economic clout in Iran Tuesday as he became the highest-ranking European leader to visit Tehran since its nuclear deal with world powers. Accompanied by a 250-member delegation, Renzi began a two-day visit to the Islamic republic aimed at restoring ties that before sanctions had seen Italy ranked as Iran's top European trading partner. Following an official ceremony he held talks with President Hassan Rouhani, who visited Rome i
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