Italy is a country in southern Europe and a founding NATO and EU member. Known for its Mediterranean diplomatic role, UNIFIL contributions in Lebanon, and balancing Atlanticist commitments with independent foreign policy positions. Recently, Italy restricted base use during U.S. operations against Iran, clashed with Spain over migration policy, and engaged actively in Lebanon diplomacy. Last updated 21 hours ago
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Spain will begin passport and nationality checks on Italian travelers at midnight local time. The move responds to Italy's restrictions on Spanish nationals after last week's migrant influx in Ceuta. - Sky News
The Government has decided to temporarily suspend the free movement regime provided for by Schengen in maritime and air connections with Spain, reintroducing border controls.
This is an extraordinary measure, adopted to safeguard national security and prevent possible repercussions for our Nation.
The measure will be kept in force only for the time necessary, with particular attention to limiting any impact on summer tourist flows.
Spain is summoning Italy's ambassador in Madrid after Italian FM Antonio Tajani said he supports closing the free border area with Spain, following the Ceuta migrant events.
Spanish FM José Manuel Albares: "This statement is not worthy of the foreign minister of a partner and friend country, from whom we expect solidarity and not demagoguery."
Italy's Defence Minister Crosetto has offered ousted Ukrainian Defence Minister Fedorov an adviser role in Rome. Fedorov was "moved" but hasn't accepted. He wants his old job back.
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.
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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.
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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.
