Giorgia Meloni criticized Donald Trump's comments about Europe

The Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, stated that she disagrees with the criticisms of American President Donald Trump regarding European countries and their position on the war with Iran. In an interview for the Italian RAI channel, Meloni emphasized that Europe has little to gain from disagreements with the United States, but stressed the importance of defending national interests. Her comments come in a context where Italy recently blocked an American plane destined for the Middle East from using a military base in Sicily.

Meloni, who is in Saudi Arabia to secure Italy's energy supply, mentioned that the Italian economy is feeling the impact of the war and that her government is determined to protect Italian families and companies. Trump criticized European allies for their lack of support in the conflict with Iran, suggesting that they should take a more active role in ensuring the security of the Strait of Hormuz, essential for oil transport.