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Erdogan: I thank America, Spain, Germany, and Italy for the additional support for our air defenses during the Iran war

Trump keeps attacking Italy's Meloni: After spending Trillions of Dollars on NATO, Italy, and its Prime Minister, wouldn’t even think of becoming involved with the Islamic Republic of Iran and their very serious Nuclear Threat. For decades, we defend them but, when tested, they are not there to defend us, and the rest of the World. Not good

Italy's Meloni responds to Trump: President Trump, these constant, unprovoked attacks are senseless. As for my popularity, being your friend certainly has not helped it, nor does it depend on my relationship with you. My popularity depends on my ability to defend Italy’s national interest, and that is exactly what I have always done. That is also what I did regarding the American military bases in Italy. Their use is governed by agreements that we have always respected, and that cannot be violated as long as I am Prime Minister. Italy remains a sovereign nation. In any case, my popularity is none of your concern. I suggest you focus on yours

Joint statement by the leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Italy: The agreement between Washington and Tehran is an opportunity to restore regional stability and support the global economy.

Italy sees rival protests on immigration in Rome as far-right groups call for tougher measures, while left-wing activists and trade unions rally against what they describe as xenophobic policies

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 52 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy

Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 - 17 km WSW of Scarcelli, Italy

Italy summons Israeli ambassador following Ben Gvir’s released video taunting Gaza flotilla activists

Italian PM Meloni: If U.S. troops leave Italy, it wouldn’t be a choice I agree with

Italy opens abduction probe after Israeli forces capture Gaza activists

Trump: I am not happy with Italy and I am not happy with Spain. They feel it’s okay for Iran to have a nuclear weapon

Reporter: You talked about possibly moving out some troops from Germany. Would you consider the same thing for Spain and Italy? Trump: Yeah, probably. Why shouldn't I Italy has not been of any help to us, and Spain has been horrible—absolutely horrible

Trump: Italy wasn't there for us, we won't be there for them

Trump: Italy's Prime Minister Meloni lacks "courage" on Iran war

AFP: Italian Prime Minister announces suspension of military cooperation agreement with Israel

The TAL oil pipeline, connecting Italy, Austria, and Germany, has been sabotaged. Reports indicate that in late March—roughly 30 days into the conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran—electricity supplies from the grid to the Terzo di Tolmezzo pumping station in the Italian Carnia region were severed. What appears to be a deliberate act of sabotage occurred in the industrial heart of Europe. The supply halt lasted three days, ending on March 30

Italian Minister of Defense: Someone is trying to get the message across that Italy has decided to suspend the use of the bases by US assets. This is simply false, because the bases are active, in use, and nothing has changed. The Government continues to do what all Italian governments have always done, in full compliance with the commitments made in Parliament and the line reiterated by the Supreme Defense Council, in continuity with all previous Councils over the decades. International agreements clearly regulate and distinguish what requires specific government authorization (for which it was decided to always involve Parliament), without which nothing can be granted, and what is instead considered technically authorized because it is included in the agreements. A minister must only enforce them. Thirdly, there is no difference. Lastly, I want to reiterate that there is no cooling or tension with the US, because they know the rules that have governed their presence in Italy since 1954 as well as we do.

Italy denied US military aircraft bound for the Middle East permission to land at a base in Sicily, newspaper Corriere della Sera reported on Tuesday

Qatarenergy - declares force majeure on LNG contracts with Italy, Belgium, South Korea, China

Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 - 46 km W of Leni, Italy

Italian Foreign Minister: Diplomacy is the right approach to dealing with the situation in the Strait of Hormuz

Italian Army: Drone strikes Italian-American base in Kuwait, no casualties reported

Italian Defense Minister: The airstrike on the Italian base in Iraq was deliberate.

Italy says its military base in Iraqi Kurdistan attacked, no injuries

Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 - 16 km SSE of Sant'Angelo, Italy

Leaders of France, Italy, and Greece agree to work together to guarantee free transit in the Red Sea - Statement

Italy, Spain, France and the Netherlands will send naval assets to protect Cyprus in the coming days, Italy Defence Minister told parliament

Meloni: Italy intends to send air defense aid to Gulf states to counter Iranian attacks, following the example of Britain, France, and Germany.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 3 km SW of Licinella-Torre di Paestum, Italy

USAF United States Air Force - Middle East Activity (Coronet): 17 February - 1129z. There are currently 36x F-16s and 12x F-22s on the move, or about to depart towards the Middle East. 12x F-16s each from Aviano and Spangdahlem in Europe, and 12x from McEntire Joint National Guard Base. F-22 Raptors as TREND 51 flight have departed Langley Air Force Base with ROMA tankers on Coronet East 033