What Happened
Meloni Holds Firm Against Military Cooperation
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has reaffirmed her government’s refusal to allow the US to use Italian bases for military operations against Iran, despite criticism from US President Donald Trump. Meloni stated that Italy has maintained a clear line against participating in attacks against Iran since the beginning of the conflict. The decision is based on bilateral defense agreements and Italian law, which govern the use of military infrastructure by American troops in Italy. The move reflects a growing divide between the US and some European nations on military cooperation, as reported by Breaking Defense.