Italy Blocks US Military Access Amid Rising Tensions with Iran

Rome: America's military strength in the midst of a raging war in the Middle East is receiving one major setback after another from its European allies. Within hours of Spain blocking its way, Italy has also said a clear'no'to the United States using its military bases for combat missions against Iran. This decision has made logistics and attack plans very complicated for the Donald Trump administration. No-entry at Sigonella airbase According to the prestigious Italian daily Corriere della Sera, the United States had asked for permission to land its powerful bombers at the strategic Sigonella airbase in Sicily. However, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government has rejected the request. Italian officials say the United States did not follow proper authorization procedures and tried to go ahead with the mission without adequate consultations with Rome.