U.S. President Donald Trump publicly criticized Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for her refusal to support military action against Iran, expressing disappointment in her courage. This rebuke follows Meloni’s condemnation of Trump’s remarks about Pope Leo XIV. Meanwhile, Italy has suspended a defense agreement with Israel amid rising tensions over incidents involving Italian peacekeepers in Lebanon. Meloni’s political allies defended her stance, emphasizing the importance of mutual respect in U.S.-Italy relations.
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