
Rome Talks Reinforce NATO Ties as US-Italy Frictions Surface
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed strong NATO backing after a frank Rome meeting with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, as Washington–Rome tensions over Europe’s role in the Iran conflict persist; Italy pledged support for a Hormuz naval mission while stressing the need for a robust American presence in Europe, and Rubio left troop-withdrawal decisions to the president.












