Meloni Rejects US Fighter Jet Landing, Italy Denies Access Amid Iran Tensions

• Italy denied US military aircraft permission to land at Sigonella Air Base in Sicily, intended for Middle East missions.
• The US sent planes without consulting Italy's military leadership, leading to the rejection.
• Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government stated parliamentary approval would be sought for any US assistance requests.
• Opposition parties urged the government to prevent US use of Italian bases to avoid war involvement.
• Italy's decision, following Spain's similar move, could impact US operations in Iran and Meloni's political standing.