The issue will not be solved in a week. They will not find an agreement at the G8. But this does not mean the shield will not be done. On the contrary,

There has already been a first withdrawal of 300 men and it is expected that very soon we will procede with a new reduction

There has already been a first withdrawal of 300 men and it is expected that very soon we will proceed with a new reduction

My impression is that progress, if there will be progress, will need time. But we must not consider words which if interpreted literally might induce pessimism as barring future developments.

Minister Martino couldn't sign because his colleague Giulio Tremonti couldn't guarantee him the EUR 120 million necessary,

We can't remain passive but I don't think an embargo on Iran is the right solution. Usually the effects of an embargo are the opposite of what was intended,