Trump Criticizes Italy's Meloni Over Perceived Lack of Support in Iran War

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, accusing her government of failing to support the United States during the Iran war. Trump took to social media platform Truth Social to voice his disapproval, stating that Italy "did not protect us and the world" when the U.S. was "tested."

This public rebuke comes amid growing tensions between the two leaders, who were once seen as close allies due to their shared conservative political stances. The rift appears to have widened following the outbreak of the Iran war and subsequent disagreements, particularly concerning Italy's stance on the conflict and its relationship with the Vatican.

Meloni's government previously denied a U.S. military aircraft permission to refuel at the Sigonella air base in Sicily while en route to the region. At the time, Meloni stated that Italy was "not at war and does not want to enter a war." This decision, along with other perceived slights, has fueled Trump's criticism, highlighting a significant divergence in their approaches to international conflicts and alliances.