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relations, but rather to reassert Trump’s position after the [US president lashed out at Meloni in April](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/14/trump-accuses-ally-meloni-of-lacking-courage-for-not-joining-attacks-on-iran), accusing her of lacking courage for refusing to join the US campaign against Iran
conflict in Iran as residents and politicians protested against increased activity at the base, especially after the US navy shared a photo on its Instagram account [showing a US military helicopter](https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/elicotteri-usa-si-esercitano-madonie-sicilia-22-sindaci-protestano-AIuS8LzBhttps://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/elicotteri-usa-si-esercitano-madonie-sicilia-22-sindaci-protestano-AIuS8LzB) landing
relations between the US president and Meloni, whose political alliance and personal rapport had long been openly embraced – with the Italian leader having said earlier this year that she hoped [he would one day receive
relatively low toll fees and to get as many countries as possible to agree to it.” In the short term, Iran will be urging the countries with minesweeper equipment – Germany, the UK and Italy
relations" with Italy and the Vatican and discussion "the situation in the Middle East and mutual interests in the Western Hemisphere", including during meetings with other Italian counterparts. On Tuesday before Rubio's visit, Pope
relatively small amount of naval disruption, whether that means mining, harassment of shipping, missile threats, or attacks on tankers, can create real strategic and economic consequences, especially in a chokepoint like the Strait of Hormuz
conflict until Congress authorizes further military action. This was the sixth time that Democrats have forced a vote on a war powers resolution related to the war in [Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/iran), all of which
Italy’s right-wing government has become the latest European state to join a growing chorus criticising the country, which in recent weeks has included the United Kingdom, Ireland, and [Spain](/news/2026/4/10/netanyahu-removes-spain-from-gaza-coordination-centre-over-hostility). Calls have grown
conflict, this war against Iran, has a direct impact on our economic output”. On Tuesday, Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that Merz “thinks it’s OK for Iran to have a Nuclear Weapon
conflict? United States President Donald Trump has said that the war on Iran is “very close to over” as Israel and Lebanon [held rare direct talks](/news/2026/4/14/israel-and-lebanon-hold-rare-talks-in-washington-dc-amid-iran-war) in Washington, DC amid continued Israeli attacks
relations between Europe and the United States, along with a potentially devastating defence impact, reared its Medusa-like head. Again. "No worries," Spain's determined-to-appear calm prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, said to waiting
conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [A rift between Spain and Trump widens over Spanish opposition to the Iran war](https://www.npr.org/2026/03/05/nx-s1-5737285/iran-war-spain-trump) This week, the Pentagon followed through, announcing [plans to withdraw 5,000 U.S. service
related activities” or the “size of Iran’s uranium stockpile at the affected nuclear facilities”. Iran has long maintained that its nuclear programme is for peaceful purposes and has demanded recognition of its sovereign right
Iran imposed competing [blockades](/news/2026/4/14/how-much-will-us-hormuz-blockade-hurt-iran-and-does-tehran-have-an-escape). Naval blockades are one of the oldest weapons in warfare, requiring no ground troops or invasion, just the ability to cut off what an enemy needs to survive. These blockades