Iran says Italy’s technical and logistical support for the recent US-Israeli war of aggression against the Islamic Republic is tantamount to a “clear and direct” role in the illegal military assault.

Iran’s foreign minister has called on Rome to formally reject claims by NATO’s chief that US forces used military bases in Italy during the recent US-Israeli aggression against Iran.

Iran says the NATO member states complicit in the illegal US-Israeli aggression against Iran, namely Italy and Romania, must be held accountable for their war crimes against the nation.

Mark Rutte’s remarks have sparked fresh controversy as Rome claims it denied permission for US warplanes bound for Iran.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has advised US President Donald Trump to concentrate on his own popularity as dispute between the two leaders continue.

US President Donald Trump is escalating a spat with Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over a disputed photo from a recent G7 summit in France.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni responds to US President Donald Trump's insulting remark, saying Italians do not beg.