Iran, Crosetto: ‘Me in Dubai? This acceleration was not planned.’

Turin, 2 March (LaPresse) – I came to the Gulf because the available information did not suggest such an acceleration. And when I realised that, unlike other times, there could also be an attack on the United Arab Emirates, I decided to bring my family home. They were supposed to leave in the morning (and so we would have arrived safely), but due to my institutional commitments in Abu Dhabi, we took the afternoon flight. Being stuck is not something to argue about, especially since no one had anticipated the reaction that hit Dubai as an immediate consequence.” This was stated by Guido Crosetto, Minister of Defence, in a long interview with Repubblica. ‘I did not go secretly, but as it was a family matter, I did not want any escorts or entourages, and I used a civilian airline. I have been doing this for three years, even when I had a Wagner bounty on my head. There was nothing secret about it. In my opinion, it is a virtuous example, if anything. For the rest, I don’t think the opposition is concerned about my personal risks, but only about the controversy, and in fact they are calling for my resignation. For what? Because Iran attacked Dubai? They are concerned about my health, but then they stir up controversy. They do not deserve the effort I have devoted to serving the nation over the years. I say this with sadness, but that’s how it is.”