US President Donald Trump has publicly rebuked Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, criticizing her for not joining the United States in a potential military strike against Iran. The scathing comments come as Meloni's government has suspended a defense agreement with Israel, a move that has sparked intense domestic pressure and debate over Italy's involvement in the Middle East conflict. Trump's remarks, made in an interview with the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, suggest a growing rift between the two long-time allies, with the US president expressing disappointment and surprise at Meloni's stance. The diplomatic fallout could have significant implications for Italy's relationships with both the US and Israel, as well as its own domestic politics.
Remarks come as Italian PM suspends defence agreement with Israel amid growing domestic pressure over conflictDonald Trump lashed out at one of his closest allies on Tuesday, saying Italy’s Giorgia Meloni lacked courage in light of her failure to join the US in attacking Iran.“I’m shocked at her. I thought she had courage, but I was wrong,” the US president said in an interview with the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera. Continue reading...
