Giorgia Meloni

The US Secretary of State questioned why allies including Italy were not backing Washington's efforts to confront Iran and re-open the Strait of Hormuz.

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
08 May, 2026
Under pressure, Giorgia Meloni walks a tighter line between Washington and Rome

Giorgia Meloni walks a tighter line between Washington and Rome

Italy's Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni speaks next to Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure, Matteo Salvini and Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani (L)
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Giorgia Meloni
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni speaks at the twentieth congress of the CISL workers' union at Congressi Palace on JJuly 172025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Simona Granati - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
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