Italy is a country in southern Europe and a NATO member. Known for its role in Mediterranean security, peacekeeping operations in Lebanon, and hosting major U.S. military bases. Recently, Italy declined to support military action against Iran, restricted base access, and engaged in Strait of Hormuz mine-clearing efforts. Last updated 3 days ago
Giorgia MeloniHead of State RomeCity SicilyState / Province ModenaCity CorriereMedia Outlet ITA AirwaysEnergy / Industry La RepubblicaMedia Outlet MussoliniHead of State Naval Air Station SigonellaStrategic Site Palazzo ChigiStrategic Site RomaCity Via Emilia CentroState / Province Italian Ministry of DefenceGovernment Body Italian Ministry of Foreign AffairsGovernment Body LegaPolitical Party / Movement
Italy has offered to work alongside the U.S. within the special verification mechanism for the pilot zones in southern Lebanon, meant to ensure the areas are cleared of Hezbollah weapons, a diplomatic source told Sky News Arabia.
Lebanon ...
Italy has offered to work alongside the U.S. within the special verification mechanism for the pilot zones in southern Lebanon, meant to ensure the areas are cleared of Hezbollah weapons, a diplomatic source told Sky News Arabia.
Lebanon agrees to any European state joining the mechanism.
The Lebanese army will first deploy to Fron, then to Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, al-Ghandouriyeh, Qalawiyeh, Burj Qalawiyeh and Sarifa.
The IDF opposes withdrawing from Zawtar al-Sharqiyeh under the plan.
The EU is divided over whether to ban imports from Israeli towns in Judea and Samaria in occupied Palestinian territories, The Telegraph reports.
Germany and Italy oppose any move unless all 27 member states approve it unanimously. France, Spain, Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Sweden argue it can pass by qualified majority because it qualifies as a trade issue.
Proposed measures range from higher tariffs to a full import ban.
I have not lost hope for the possibility of negotiations with Iran. I believe that the military option in this case has not produced particularly concrete results.
Trump: “Italy turned us down, and Germany turned us down, and France turned us down, and it’s okay, but you know, why are we spending hundreds of billions of dollars and they’re not there for us? We’ve always been there for them.”
France is consulting with Britain and regional partners to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. France and Italy are preparing a coalition deployment to southern Lebanon.
Italy's PM Meloni is pursuing a sweeping reform of the electoral system ahead of the 2026 general election. Opposition parties are calling the push authoritarian.
Italy did not participate in the conflict with Iran.
In fact, if we had participated in the conflict with Iran, it would be difficult to explain the repeated disappointment expressed by the American President.
...
Italian PM Meloni on Iran:
Italy did not participate in the conflict with Iran.
In fact, if we had participated in the conflict with Iran, it would be difficult to explain the repeated disappointment expressed by the American President.
We respected our commitments by making our bases available only for logistical and technical activities, not for combat operations.
And when requests were made that went beyond that framework, and you know this because it has been widely reported, we did not grant authorization for the use of our facilities.
Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told Iranian counterpart Araghchi that Rome never authorized its bases to be used for launching a war against Iran.
Secretary of State Rubio says President Trump is "very upset" at Italy and other countries over Iran. Rubio spoke to his Italian counterpart last Friday and says the U.S. will "work through the issue," adding that agreements with Italy will still get signed.
Italian Deputy PM Matteo Salvini on Trump-Meloni dispute:
There is no war between Italy and the United States.
There are already too many wars, and I hope the United States will help bring some of them to an end, especially since, in Iran as well, things don't seem to be going very well.
We cannot allow the Ayatollah regime to acquire nuclear weapons or nuclear warheads, especially given that it already possesses - and has clearly demonstrated that it possesses -- long-range missiles.
And I'm not talking only about the United States, or countries closer to Iran's borders, or Israel.
"After spending Trillions of Dollars on NATO, Italy, and its Prime Minister (Giorgia Meloni), wouldn’t even think of becoming involved with the Islamic Republic of Iran and their very serious Nuclear Threat. For decades, we defend them but, when tested, they are not there to defend us, and the rest of the World. Not good! President DONALD J. TRUMP".
Donald Trump's statements are completely fabricated. I am frankly appalled. I don't know why the President of the United States behaves this way towards his al...
Italian PM Meloni to Trump:
So, certain things deserve an immediate response.
Donald Trump's statements are completely fabricated. I am frankly appalled. I don't know why the President of the United States behaves this way towards his allies; after all, it's not the first time it's happened.
I can only say it's a pity that he doesn't show the same determination with the enemies of the West, with the enemies of the United States, with leaders towards whom he instead proves to be much more accommodating.
But he must remember one thing: Italy and I never beg.
