Trump Criticizes Meloni Over Strait of Hormuz Blockade Support

President Donald Trump reiterated his criticism of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni regarding her government's lack of support for a U.S.-led military blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. During a recent interview, Trump claimed that Meloni had expressed a desire to take a photo with him at the G7 Summit in France, stating, "She wasn’t there for us." He emphasized that many European allies, including Italy, opted for a diplomatic approach rather than military involvement in response to Iran's actions that had previously closed the strait, impacting global oil prices. In response to Trump's comments, Meloni denied his claims, stating they were fabricated and expressing her dismay at his behavior towards allies. Following the controversy, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced the cancellation of his upcoming trip to the U.S. in solidarity with Meloni, stating that Trump's remarks were offensive to Italy.