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Meloni and Trump Trade Public Criticism Over Iran Policy and Italian Base Access
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni responded on Instagram to U.S. President Donald Trump's criticism of her popularity and policy on Iran. The exchange follows Trump's military action against Iran this year.
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U.S. efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining or developing a nuclear weapon.
U.S. from using Italian air facilities for operations in Iran. " She added: "My popularity is none of your concern. " The exchange began earlier in the week after Trump gave a phone interview to Italy's La7 TV channel.
Meloni said on Friday she had been astonished by the claim. U.S. early next week. Meloni was the sole European leader to attend Trump's inauguration in January 2025.
Meloni received support for her comments from across the Italian political spectrum.
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