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It called on Italians who decided to stay in Iran to "take the greatest care in their movements, limiting them as much as possible to the strict necessities."
The statement also recommended avoiding the centre of Tehran and "staying away from any form of demonstration or mass gathering."
The Italian statement came shortly after Britain's foreign ministry issued similar advice to its citizens.
At least 17 deaths have been reported in the post-election violence, as opposition protesters led by defeated candidate Mir Hussein Mousavi took to the streets to contest President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad re-election.
Riot police armed with steel clubs fired tear gas to break up an opposition rally Monday as about 1,000 opposition demonstrators gathered in Tehran, amid ongoing protests over the disputed elections.
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The statement also recommended avoiding the centre of Tehran and "staying away from any form of demonstration or mass gathering."
The Italian statement came shortly after Britain's foreign ministry issued similar advice to its citizens.
At least 17 deaths have been reported in the post-election violence, as opposition protesters led by defeated candidate Mir Hussein Mousavi took to the streets to contest President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad re-election.
Riot police armed with steel clubs fired tear gas to break up an opposition rally Monday as about 1,000 opposition demonstrators gathered in Tehran, amid ongoing protests over the disputed elections.
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