Italy allowed US jets to use bases for Iran strikes, NATO’s Rutte says
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Source: Politico
Published: 2026-06-25 00:10 UTC+10:00
Section: EU-US military ties
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Defence, Middle East, Europe, Military & Defence, Iran, Elections, International Orgs, War & Conflict
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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Rome allowed 500 U.S. military aircraft to take off from American bases in Italy during U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, sparking a political backlash in Italy.
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