General · 15 April 2026
Trump Blasts Meloni as Closest EU Ally Turns Away
Diplomatic tensions are rising after US President Donald Trump publicly criticised Italy's Giorgia Meloni, saying she lacked courage for not supporting the US war against Iran. He later called her "unacceptable" for not caring if Iran develops a nuclear weapon. This follows Italy's decision to suspend a defence cooperation agreement with Israel, which came into force in 2016.
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