Don't fear shocks after Iranian president's death - Tajani

(see related) (ANSA) - ROME, MAY 20 - Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Monday that he does not think the helicopter crash in which Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was among the victims will add to the tension in the Middle East.
    "There is no suggestion there was an attack," he said as he arrived at the Youth 7 Italy 2024 Summit.
    "It seems to have been an accident due to bad weather, or perhaps a technical problem.
    "So I would say there shouldn't be any consequences or major shocks.
    "I would like to reassure everyone, there should be no negative consequences abroad.
    "Our fellow (Italian) citizens (in Iran) are fine "There don't seem to be any negative consequences for the situation in Iran at the moment.
    "We will assess what is going to happen in the coming hours, but, since there are no signs of external activity, as confirmed by the Iranian authorities, it was an accident".
    Tajani also reiterated Italy's solidarity for Iran, which had already been voiced by Premier Giorgia Meloni.
    "We are sorry. We had spoken to the foreign minister a few weeks ago," he said, referring to Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, who also died in the crash.
    "Even when you do not agree with each other, death is always a bad thing.
    "We all express our condolences". (ANSA).