US-Italy Dispute: Donald Trump cornered Meloni on Iran dispute, Italy gave a befitting reply to America

The dispute between US President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has increased significantly. Trump criticized Meloni for saying that Italy is not supporting America and Israel against Iran. This dispute has now reached social media and the tension in the relations between the two countries is clearly visible.

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On June 21, 2026, Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform that Italy has refused to help America to stop the nuclear threat from Iran. Trump said that America spent a lot of money for NATO for years, but now when needed, Italy is not standing with us. He claimed that Meloni begged to be photographed with him during the G7 summit, but he refused because Italy is not supporting the US military campaign.

Responding to this, Giorgia Meloni described Trump’s remarks on Instagram and during the meeting of EU leaders in Brussels as “absurd” and “complete fabrication”. Meloni said Trump’s attacks were without reason and Italy would defend its sovereignty and national interests. He also said that his popularity comes from protecting Italy’s interests, and not from his relationship with Trump. Meloni expressed regret that Trump is not criticizing countries that are actually enemies of America and the West.

The impact of this dispute is now visible at the diplomatic level also. Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has canceled his trip to America. He called Trump’s comments “serious and insulting” to Meloni and Italy.

According to the information, Italy had refused to allow America to use an airbase in Sicily during the Iran conflict. The Italian government says that under their constitution and rules, the airbase cannot be given for any offensive operation without the approval of the Parliament.

In this entire matter, Pope Leo XIV has also been mentioned, who had opposed this war. Meloni also strongly condemned Trump’s comments against the Pope.