Trump Lashes Out at Meloni Over Iran War Stance
In a stunning rebuke, US President Donald Trump has criticized Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for her reluctance to support the US-Israel war on Iran, questioning her “courage” and sparking tensions between close allies.
According to #Reuters, Trump expressed shock and disappointment with Meloni’s stance, stating, “I’m shocked at her. I thought she had courage, but I was wrong,” in an interview with Italian daily Corriere della Sera. Meloni, a far-right leader and one of Trump’s closest European allies, has been criticized for not wanting Italy to be involved in the war, despite the country’s reliance on energy from the region.
Trump’s criticism comes after Meloni condemned his remarks targeting Pope Leo XIV, who has repeatedly called for an end to the Middle East war. Meloni described Trump’s comments as “unacceptable,” prompting Trump to retaliate, saying she was “unacceptable” for not caring if Iran had a nuclear weapon.
The rift between Trump and Meloni highlights growing fractures within Western alliances as the US-led confrontation with Iran reverberates across Europe. Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani defended Meloni, emphasizing Italy’s commitment to Western unity and loyalty to the US, while stressing the need for mutual respect and honesty.
As tensions escalate, Meloni’s government has suspended the automatic renewal of a defense cooperation agreement with Israel, signaling a significant recalibration in ties.
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Source: Stella Sunu
