Italy contradicts NATO’s Rutte on US warplanes
Summary
The Italian Defense Ministry has pushed back against NATO chief Mark Rutte after he praised Europe's role in US strikes on Iran, denying Italian involvement. The dispute exposes friction within the alliance over the Iran operation. It reflects European unease about being associated with the US military campaign.
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