Meloni tells Trump to 'focus on your own popularity' as row escalates (opens original article in a new tab)

US President Trump criticized Italian PM Giorgia Meloni over a G7 photo request and military access issues, while Meloni denied the claims and accused Trump of being too accommodating to enemies of the West.

• Trump accused Italian PM Giorgia Meloni of repeatedly asking for a G7 photo and not supporting US efforts against Iran's nuclear program
• Meloni denied begging for a photo and criticized Trump for not being firm with Western enemies
• Italy barred US military aircraft from using Sicilian air facilities for Iran operations