"We are not intimidated by the threats of the Houthis. We defend merchant traffic, we don't attack anyone but we don't want to be attacked by anyone.
There is free maritime movement: if there are attacks we will respond by defending Italian merchant ships.
This must be very clear. We are not intimidated by any statement from the Houthis, who are a terrorist organisation."
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said this on the sidelines of the Med Dialogues after the interview with a Houthi leader in Repubblica.
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