Italy & Pete Hegseth
25 shared events · Importance 6 · Last updated Jun 29, 2026
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Italy: Italy denied permission for United States military aircraft to land at the Sigonella air base in Sicily for a mission related to the Middle East, reflecting European reluctance to get involved in the Iran war.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the United States Defense Secretary, declined to reaffirm the United States' commitment to NATO's collective defense, reflecting the administration's wavering stance.
Apr 01, 2026 · 113 articles
International
Italy: Italy, along with other European nations, has welcomed the agreement and is prepared to lift sanctions imposed on Iran in response to verifiable steps to limit its nuclear program.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the US Defense Secretary, has lashed out at NATO allies for failing to provide access to bases for attacks on Iran and has announced a review of American forces in Europe. He has also engaged with Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz regarding Israeli interests in the region.
Jun 12, 2026 · 429 articles
International
Italy: Italy is actively working to repatriate its citizens stranded in the Middle East due to the conflict, arranging multiple flights from various locations.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, U.S. Secretary of War, has described the U.S. military strikes on Iran as 'Operation Epic Fury' and emphasized that the U.S. is not engaged in nation-building.
Mar 01, 2026 · 42 articles
International
Italy: Italy has refused to allow United States military assets to use its Sigonella air base for operations linked to the offensive, despite its Defense Minister's statement about continued base access.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, as the United States Defense Secretary, commented on the potential for ground forces in the war, indicating the ongoing strategic considerations.
Mar 29, 2026 · 65 articles
International
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the US Defense Secretary, has invoked Christian language to justify the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, drawing implicit criticism from Pope Leo XVI.
Apr 02, 2026 · 176 articles
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