Italy rebukes NATO's Rutte over remarks on US use of bases in Iran war

Italy has distanced itself from NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's claims that U.S. aircraft used Italian bases to conduct military operations against Iran. Rome insists it only authorized limited, non-combat support flights. This rebuke highlights tensions between NATO allies and underscores the delicate nature of international military cooperation, especially amid geopolitical tensions involving Iran. Such disagreements can affect the broader NATO alliance and the trust among member countries regarding military operations.