Italy says Iranian militia tried to attack embassy
ROME |
ROME Feb 9 (Reuters) - Dozens of members of Iran's religious Basij militia tried to attack Italy's embassy in Tehran on Tuesday, Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini said.
"About a hundred Basij dressed as civilians tried to assault the embassy shouting "Death to Italy" and "Death to Berlusconi," Frattini said referring to Italy's prime minister.
Frattini made his comments during a Senate hearing on the situation in Iran.
(reporting by Roberto Landucci)
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