Antonio Tajani

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and US President Donald Trump have reignited a personal feud after Trump shared a doctored image of Meloni with the caption 'RESTRAINING ORDER NEEDED' on Truth Social. Italian ministers stated they will avoid responding to Trump's attacks to preserve bilateral relations, despite the tension ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's ministers downplayed U.S. President Donald Trump's public feud with her, emphasizing the importance of maintaining transatlantic relations. Trump shared a meme on Truth Social joking about needing a restraining order against Meloni, following an awkward G7 summit meeting where he claimed she 'begged' for a photo. Italian officials reiterated that government relations with the U.S. remain unaffected by Trump's comments.

Italy rejects claims by NATO's secretary general and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte that US military bases in Italy were used for operations against Iran. Italian officials, including Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, denied participation in any conflict with Iran and affirmed that Italian bases were not involved in attacks.

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni accused NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte of inaccurately describing Italy's role in the Iran war, stating he conflated logistical support with direct attacks. Rutte claimed Italy provided 'massive' support by allowing 500 U.S. military aircraft to use Italian bases, prompting Meloni to clarify that Italy only permitted logistical and technical operations, not combat involvement. NATO confirmed Rutte's remarks focused on 'logistics or technical support' as per bilateral agreements.

Italy denies authorizing the use of its airbases for US attacks on Iran. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani confirmed this in a phone call with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, while NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's earlier remarks sparked political debate in Italy. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Defence Minister Guido Crosetto reiterated that the bases are used for technical and logistical activities, not military action against Iran.

Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced the release of two Italian pro-Palestinian activists detained in Libya for about a month. Israeli forces had arrested hundreds of Global Sumud Flotilla volunteers on international waters to block aid to the Gaza Strip.

Giorgia Meloni's alliance with Donald Trump faced tension over Italy's defense spending and trade surplus with the U.S., leading to public clashes after Trump mocked her for allegedly exploiting their relationship. Meloni defended her government's actions, citing domestic political calculations in a country where Trump is widely unpopular.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's public feud with President Donald Trump is described by analysts as a strategic move to enhance her domestic and international standing ahead of Italy's 2027 general election. The dispute escalated after Trump claimed Meloni 'begged' for a photo at the G7, prompting Meloni to deny the accusation and assert Italy's national interests, while experts suggested the confrontation could yield political benefits despite declining approval ratings.

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni and the Italian government condemned U.S. President Donald Trump for claiming she 'begged' for a photo-op at the G7 Summit. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceled a planned trip to the U.S. in response, calling Trump's remarks 'serious and offensive.' Meloni released a video denying the claims, stating they were 'completely fabricated' and expressing frustration over Trump's treatment of allies.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned US President Donald Trump for unprovoked attacks after he accused her of repeatedly seeking a photograph with him at the G7 summit. Trump criticized her political standing in Italy and alleged she sought to repair US relations for domestic reasons, while Meloni denied his claims and rejected his interference in her popularity.

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni repeatedly asked for a photo with him at the G7 summit, while Meloni denied the accusation and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceled a U.S. visit in response. Trump criticized Italy's NATO contributions and linked Meloni's foreign policy to her domestic popularity, which he said was declining.

Italy's government criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for claiming Premier Giorgia Meloni begged for a photo during the G7 summit. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceled a U.S. trip, calling Trump's remarks offensive, while Meloni denied the claims as fabricated in a video. Trump made the comments in a La7 interview, suggesting he felt sorry for Meloni and agreed to the photo-op.

Italy reacted angrily to US President Donald Trump's reported comments mocking Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, leading to the cancellation of a planned US visit by the foreign minister. Meloni denied the allegations, calling them 'made up,' while Trump's remarks were criticized as offensive by Italian officials.

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that Meloni 'begged' for a photo during the G7 summit, with Tajani canceling a planned U.S. trip. Meloni denied the accusation, calling it 'completely fabricated' and expressing dismay over Trump's treatment of allies.

Italy's government and leaders reacted angrily to U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks mocking Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, with Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceling a planned U.S. visit. Meloni denied Trump's claim that she 'begged' for a photo op at the G7 summit, calling his comments 'made up' and 'grave and offensive.'

Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceled a planned U.S. trip in response to President Donald Trump’s claim that Premier Giorgia Meloni 'begged' for a photo with him at the G7 summit. Meloni denied the claim, calling it 'completely fabricated' and stating 'Italy and I do not beg.'

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni accused U.S. President Donald Trump of making 'completely made-up' claims that she 'begged' for a photo at the G7 summit. Trump's remarks contradicted Meloni's assertion that their relationship remains strong, prompting backlash from Italian officials who called his comments offensive.

Italy’s foreign minister canceled a US trip after US President Donald Trump made comments reportedly mocking Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani called Trump’s remarks 'grave and offensive,' while Meloni expressed being 'stunned' by the comments.

Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceled a U.S. trip in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that Premier Giorgia Meloni 'begged' for a photo during the G7 summit. Meloni denied the claim, calling it 'completely fabricated,' and highlighted tensions over the U.S. war in Iran and Trump's stance on Ukraine.

Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceled a U.S. trip after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Premier Giorgia Meloni 'begged' for a photo during the G7 summit. Meloni called Trump's remarks 'completely fabricated' and stated, 'Italy and I do not beg.' The incident has strained U.S.-Italy relations, with Trump's comments on Ukraine and Iran also cited as points of contention.

Italy's embassy in Tehran will reopen on Friday after more than three months of closure due to the Iran war, as stated by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. The closure followed US and Israel's airstrikes on Iran in early March, prompting Italy to relocate embassy staff to Azerbaijan for security.

A Maldivian military diver died while searching for four missing Italian divers in an underwater cave. The Italian divers are believed to have died exploring a cave at a depth of about 50 meters. The cause of their deaths remains under investigation.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss the mutual need between Europe and America. Tajani emphasized that Europe needs the United States and vice versa. The meeting highlights the importance of transatlantic relations.

Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of breaking proposed ceasefires ahead of Victory Day parade in Moscow. Ukraine suggested an indefinite ceasefire, but it was repeatedly violated by Russia. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting with Italian officials during his two-day trip to Italy and the Vatican.