Italy’s Minister Warns U. S. Is in Danger From Iran Conflict

The clash with Iran has made the United States look weak on the world stage, says Italy’s Defence Minister. He worries that fighting could grow into a nuclear war, echoing the horrors of World War II. Italy refused to let U. S. planes land at a Sicilian base on their way to the Middle East, showing that some NATO members are hesitant to back President Trump’s military actions. The minister said the U. S. could lose its global leadership if it keeps pushing too hard. He compared today’s tensions to the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, saying humanity has not learned from that mistake.He warned that every move in the conflict could spark a larger reaction, calling it “madness. ” The minister also suggested Trump needs advisers who can speak truth to power. Italy’s prime minister has kept a more cautious stance, meeting Gulf leaders to support them and protect Italy’s energy supplies amid rising fuel costs. The minister will speak to parliament soon, hoping the U. S. will rethink its approach to Iran.