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After arrival in Italy on a five-day tour seeking to boost economic ties after the implementation of a deal on rolling back Iran's nuclear activity saw sanctions.
Italian hospitality for the visiting Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has stretched to covering up nude statues
But several nudes there were hidden to avoid offending the Iranian president.
Italy also chose not to serve wine at official meals, a gesture France, where Mr Rouhani travels next, has refused to copy. An Islamic republic, Iran has strict laws governing the consumption of alcohol.
Iran has been accused of funding militant groups, such as Hezbollah in Lebanon. On Tuesday, Mr Rouhani also met Pope Francis, who urged Iran to work with other Middle Eastern countries against terrorism and arms trafficking, the Vatican said.
Italian hospitality for the visiting Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has stretched to covering up nude statues
But several nudes there were hidden to avoid offending the Iranian president.
Italy also chose not to serve wine at official meals, a gesture France, where Mr Rouhani travels next, has refused to copy. An Islamic republic, Iran has strict laws governing the consumption of alcohol.
Iran has been accused of funding militant groups, such as Hezbollah in Lebanon. On Tuesday, Mr Rouhani also met Pope Francis, who urged Iran to work with other Middle Eastern countries against terrorism and arms trafficking, the Vatican said.
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