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Italy blocks Sicily stopover for US military flights tied to Iran conflict
Italy refused a request for US military aircraft bound for the Middle East to stop at Sigonella, underscoring the legal and political constraints shaping allied support for the Iran war.
Key Takeaways
- Italy refused a U.S. request to stop at Sigonella after aircraft were already airborne.
- Rome says operations outside existing agreements require parliamentary approval.
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