Italy Considers Military Aid to Gulf Amid Middle East Tensions; No US Base Use Talks

Italy is considering sending defensive military aid, including anti-drone systems, to Gulf states amid escalating tensions following US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory attacks. While Italy has received requests for air defense support, it has not yet received formal requests to use its military bases for operations against Iran. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni confirmed no discussions with the US on base usage. The conflict in the Middle East continues to widen, involving missile and drone exchanges and regional military deployments.