Italy disputes NATO Secretary General's claims on base usage
UNVERIFIED·Primary source · ANSA
The Italian Defence Ministry stated that NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's claim about 500 US flights from Italian bases is misleading.
Italy maintains that it only authorized non-combat, logistical operations during the Iran war.
The statement has sparked a political row in Italy.
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Italy disputes NATO Secretary General's claims on base usage
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02 — Who / Subject
Italian Defence Ministry
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Italy
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June 24, 2026
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