NATO Secretary General Rutte confirms 500 US flights from Italy during Iran war
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Mark Rutte, Giorgia Meloni, Giuseppe Provenzano
Italy
June 24, 2026
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that 500 US aircraft took off from Italian bases during Operation Epic Fury. The statement contradicts previous Italian government assurances regarding the extent of base usage. Opposition parties are demanding clarification from the Italian government.
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