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Tensions between Italy and the US have intensified in recent days after [criticism from Trump directed at Pope Leo](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/13/donald-trump-pope-leo), marking a dramatic shift in relations
relations between Israel and Italy have soured recently. On Monday, the Italian ambassador to Tel Aviv, Luca Ferrari, was summoned after Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani condemned Israel for its “unacceptable attacks against
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
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
tensions after Donald Trump’s repeated criticisms of the first North American pontiff. Amid unprecedented strain on relations between the Holy See and Washington, Rubio is expected to meet Leo at the Apostolic Palace
Italy hosted 12,662 active-duty soldiers at the end of 2025 at bases in Vicenza, Aviano, Naples and Sicily. ### Spain The country hosts US Navy and Air Force bases near the Strait of Gibraltar
Italy could be next](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/02/nx-s1-5808891/europe-allies-germany-troop-withdrawal-us) It follows Spain's refusal to allow the U.S. access to two joint military bases in southern Spain for use during the U.S.-Israel war in Iran. Trump
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
Italy,](/sport/football/articles/cy813gy08v2o) who had failed to qualify. Iran now look set to take part in a fourth consecutive World Cup, although the country has accused the US of denying visas to some executives and backroom