Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has now joined a growing chorus of European leaders criticizing President Donald Trump’s recent strikes on Iran, marking a pretty significant shift from her usual unwavering support for the United States. According to Politico, Meloni, a prominent right-wing leader, delivered her strongest rebuke yet of the ongoing conflict in remarks to the parliament in Rome this past Wednesday.
She described the military campaign unfolding in the Middle East as part of a troubling trend of interventions happening “outside the scope of international law,” even while acknowledging the security threat Tehran poses to the region. This move by Meloni is a big deal, especially since she’s built a reputation as one of Europe’s most reliable allies for the U.S.
