05.03.2026 11:42
While the war in the Middle East continues, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced that they plan to send air defense support to Gulf countries. She emphasized that U.S. bases in Italy will not be used for bombing and that her country is not a party to the war.
As security concerns arising from the war in the Middle East increase, a striking statement came from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Meloni stated that Italy plans to send air defense support to the Gulf countries.
In her statement, Meloni emphasized the importance of the security of allied countries due to the rising tensions in the region, expressing that Italy is ready to contribute in the field of defense. In this context, she mentioned that sending air defense systems or defense support to the Gulf countries is being considered.
DENIAL OF BOMBING CLAIM
The Italian Prime Minister also reminded that there are military bases in her country allocated for the use of the United States. However, she rejected claims that these bases would be used for bombing operations against Iran.
Meloni emphasized that there is currently no request for these bases to be used for offensive purposes; "There are bases in Italy allocated for the use of the United States. However, these bases will not be used for bombing. There is no request in this regard at the moment. We are not at war."
"WE ARE NOT A PARTY TO THE CONFLICT"
Meloni's statements came at a time when discussions were ongoing in Europe about whether some countries would directly involve themselves in the war in the Middle East. The Italian government emphasizes that it can provide defense support to allies but stresses that the country is not a party to the conflict.