Italy 'did very bad' with decisions on its bases Trump says

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Italy 'did very bad' with decisions on its bases Trump says

Rome refused permission for bombers to use Sicilian base during Iran war

ROME,

08 July 2026, 10:54

ANSA English Desk

- ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

United States President Donald Trump

said Wednesday that Italy "did very bad" with its decisions on

the use of its bases as he spoke to NATO Secretary General Mark

Rutte before the start of the NATO summit in Ankara.

Italy denied Washington permission for its bombers to use the

Sigonella air base in Sicily during the Iran war in March.

Rome's refusal to get involved in the Iran war has led to

tension between Trump and Premier Giorgia Meloni, who had

previously enjoyed a friendly relationship.

He has made several digs at her, most recently posting a video

of her looking up at him captioned "Restraining Order Needed".

She did not respond.

On Tuesday Trump said he liked Meloni and considered her a "good

person" while reiterating his complaint that "she wasn't there

for us" over the Iran war.

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