Foreign Minister Tajani tells Iran that Rome never authorized military use of its bases, contradicting Rutte's statement
Italy denies US used its bases for Iran operations after NATO chief's claim
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Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has denied NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's claim that US military aircraft used Italian bases for operations against Iran. In a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Tajani stated that Italy never authorized the use of its bases for military actions and has not participated in any military initiative against Iran. The denial follows Rutte's statement that 500 US planes had taken off from Italian bases for operations related to Iran, which sparked tensions between Rome and Tehran.
Tajani's clarification comes amid a broader diplomatic dispute. Earlier, Iranian officials accused Italy of being complicit in US-led military actions. Meanwhile, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been involved in a separate controversy with former US President Donald Trump, who claimed she 'begged' for a photo with him—a characterization Meloni has rejected, insisting their relationship remains strong.
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according to Politico EuropeTehran, IRNA – THE Italian foreign minister has rejected recent remarks by the Secretary General of NATO regarding the alleged use of US military bases in Italy for military operations against Iran.
according to IRNAHigh tension Rome-Tehran the day after the words of Rutte on the "500 US planes taken from the Italian bases for Iran".
according to La Stampa - CopertinaTajani calls Araghchi: "Italy has never taken part in any military initiative and has never authorized the use of the bases for war actions", assures the head of the Farnesina.
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