Italy's Meloni distances herself from Trump over Iran war and papal dispute
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- Category: Europe
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-17 11:53 UTC
- Sources: Deutsche Welle, DW Europe
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has broken with Donald Trump over both the war in Iran and a high-profile spat involving the pope, a move that may push her closer to Europe's center-right mainstream. The development marks a notable shift for Meloni, who had previously maintained closer ties with the Trump administration.
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