Italian Government Refuses Permission For Middle East Bound Flights
The Italian government has refused permission for US military aircraft heading to the Middle East to stop over at an air base in Sicily, according to a government source. The request was made after the aircraft had already taken off from the US, leaving no time for parliamentary authorization. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has stated that any use of bases not covered by existing agreements requires parliamentary approval. The refusal comes amid growing unease in Italy over the Iran war, as reported by Defense News.