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Italy Condemns U.S.-Israeli Attacks on Iran, Sends Forces

3/5/2026

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Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto condemned U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran as a violation of international law.
The criticism marks a shift for Italy's right-wing government, which had previously aligned with the United States.
Crosetto said Italy was caught off guard by the conflict and must now manage its fallout.
In response, Italy will send air defense to Gulf nations and deploy naval forces to Cyprus to counter Iranian retaliation.

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Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto condemned U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran as a violation of international law.
The criticism marks a shift for Italy's right-wing government, which had previously aligned with the United States.
Crosetto said Italy was caught off guard by the conflict and must now manage its fallout.
In response, Italy will send air defense to Gulf nations and deploy naval forces to Cyprus to counter Iranian retaliation.