Diplomatic ties between the United States and Italy have reached a low point. US President Donald Trump has once again launched severe criticisms of the Italian government and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on his social network, Truth, this time regarding international security. “After spending trillions of dollars on NATO, Italy and its Prime Minister would not even consider being involved against the Islamic Republic of Iran and its grave nuclear threat", the White House leader wrote, accusing Rome of backing away when faced with a critical test.