Crosetto: Italy-U.S. ties 'solid,' Trump's attitude 'incomprehensible'

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto stated he did not understand former U.S. President Donald Trump's recent attitude towards Italy, emphasizing that the relationship between the two nations is deep and solid, transcending specific governments.

“

Our bond with the United States does not depend on governments, on prime ministers; it is deep and very solid. I did not understand Trump's attitude these days, also because it seemed to me from what I saw on television that there were no problems in relations with Italy.

"Our bond with the United States does not depend on governments, on prime ministers; it is deep and very solid," Crosetto said during a radio interview. He added that he had observed Trump's recent behavior on television and found no apparent issues in the U.S.-Italy relationship. Crosetto affirmed that his personal interactions with U.S. officials, including the American ambassador to Italy, remain excellent and unchanged.

Crosetto suggested that Trump's remarks often stem from personal reflections that may not be widely shared. He highlighted that Italy has fulfilled its treaty obligations regarding military bases, unlike some other European nations that have denied access. "This is a difficult attitude to understand, and I regret it because it harms the deep relationship between two nations," he commented.

“

This is a difficult attitude to understand, and I regret it because it harms the deep relationship between two nations.

Regarding international relations with Iran, Crosetto acknowledged the volatility of global affairs, particularly concerning the U.S. and Iran. He described the recent memorandum signed as just one step in a long and complex process. "Iran will not change in a month, and the international community cannot accept a nation whose primary task or objective is to destroy other nations," Crosetto stated, criticizing Iran's alleged support for terrorist organizations and its disregard for international norms. He concluded that the path forward would be difficult, but all parties are working to mend severed ties.

“

Iran will not change in a month, and the international community, not just the United States and Israel, cannot accept that there is a nation whose main task or objective is to destroy other nations.