Italy blocks US use of Sicily air base for Middle East war
7 hours ago
- #Diplomatic Tensions
- #Italy-US Relations
- #Military Operations
- Italy denied U.S. military aircraft permission to land at Sigonella air base in Sicily before Middle East flights.
- U.S. bombers planned to land without prior communication to Italian air force staff or authorization.
- Flights were not covered by bilateral treaty, requiring Italian parliament approval for non-logistical use.