Rubio Questions Italy Over Lack of Support for Iran War
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to address tensions over Italy's refusal to support U.S. military operations against Iran. Rubio warned that failing to confront Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz sets a dangerous precedent for international waterways.
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United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio questioned Italy on Friday for failing to support efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Rubio met Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for 90 minutes and also visited the Vatican to ease tensions following President Donald Trump's attacks on Pope Leo. The friction over military base access threatens NATO's rapid deployment capabilities and complicates energy security along a vital international waterway.
