Trump turns on Meloni, saying she lacks ‘courage’ over US-Israel war on Iran
Summary
President Donald Trump criticized Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for not supporting a war against Iran and accused her of lacking courage. Meloni and other Italian leaders responded by reaffirming their commitment to peace and Western unity, while Italy also suspended a defense agreement with Israel amid rising tensions.Key Facts
- President Trump said Meloni does not want to help stop Iran from having nuclear weapons.
- Meloni condemned Trump’s criticism of Pope Leo XIV, who called for peace in the Middle East.
- Trump described NATO as a weak alliance and criticized Europe for not protecting its energy supply routes.
- Meloni has been Italy's leader since October 2022 and was once a close ally of Trump.
- Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani defended Meloni as loyal and courageous.
- Opposition leader Elly Schlein said Italy’s constitution rejects war.
- Italy suspended a defense agreement with Israel involving military equipment and research.
- Tensions rose after Israeli forces reportedly fired warning shots at Italian peacekeepers in Lebanon.
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