Trump slams allies as Italy blocks U.S. use of air base for Iran war
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Trump slams allies as Italy blocks U.S. use of air base for Iran war
"Italy denied landing rights to U.S. war planes seeking to land at Sigonella base in eastern Sicily after determining their flight plans were linked to the war effort, according to a senior Italian official."
"Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has found a new political lease on life by leading the European resistance to the war, refusing use of its bases and overflight rights to aircraft involved in the conflict."
"Trump expressed growing exasperation with NATO allies for not helping more, suggesting they should buy fuel from the U.S. and take action in the Strait of Hormuz."
"Trump criticized France for not allowing planes headed to Israel, loaded with military supplies, to fly over French territory, stating that France has been very unhelpful."
European allies, including Italy and Spain, are resisting U.S. pressure to support the Iran war. Italy denied landing rights to U.S. warplanes at Sigonella base, while Spain refused both base and overflight rights for aircraft involved in the conflict. President Trump expressed frustration with NATO allies for not contributing more, suggesting they should buy fuel from the U.S. and take action in the Strait of Hormuz. He criticized France for not allowing military flights to Israel, calling it unhelpful.
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