“Italy wasn’t there for us, we won’t be there for them.” With these words, Donald Trump reignited tensions with Rome in a post on his social platform Truth, referencing a report that Italy had denied the use of a Sicilian air base to U.S. aircraft linked to operations involving Iran.
The statement comes at a sensitive moment in international relations. On Iran, Trump suggested that Tehran may be willing to hand over its enriched uranium, opening a potential diplomatic path. According to reports, he would even be ready to travel to Islamabad if an agreement were reached.
Meanwhile, a separate development is unfolding in the Middle East: a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has come into effect. Trump announced the deal, highlighting what he described as a historic meeting between the two countries in Washington, their first in over three decades.
“The two countries met for the first time in 34 years,” he wrote, crediting U.S. diplomacy and the role of the Secretary of State. Trump also emphasized his broader ambitions: “It has been an honor to resolve nine wars. This will be the tenth.” However, the truce appears fragile. Within hours of its start, Lebanon reported Israeli strikes, accusing Israel of violating the agreement. The situation on the ground remains volatile, despite diplomatic efforts.