Salim El Koudri, 31, rammed into crowds in the centre of the city in Emilia Romagna, injuring eight people, including four critically.
The angry passenger allegedly bit a flight attendant on a Qantas flight between Melbourne and Dallas.
There were no reports of injuries or radiological release, but it highlighted the risk of renewed war as the Iran ceasefire remains tenuous.
The victim has been described as a devoted father.
This is only the third time the Bundibugyo virus has been reported.
Another 32 passengers were injured.
Several people have been injured after a fast-moving car struck pedestrians in Italy before a stabbing.
The UN chief labelled it a breach of international law.
Mohammed Mahdi,a sergeant major in the Maldivian military,was said to have fallen ill on the third day of the recovery mission (Pictures: AP)
There are several key differences between the two viruses.