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Meloni Rejects U.S. Use of Sicilian Base Amid Iran War Backlash

4/9/2026

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Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni denied U.S. use of a Sicilian air base for attacks on Iran.
The denial reflects a European backlash against the Iran war.
Dissent grows among conservatives as leaders, including Hungary's Viktor Orbán, distance themselves from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Public approval for Trump is declining, with a poll showing 17 states supporting him positively, a trend that may affect his influence in Congress and upcoming elections.

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Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni denied U.S. use of a Sicilian air base for attacks on Iran.
The denial reflects a European backlash against the Iran war.
Dissent grows among conservatives as leaders, including Hungary's Viktor Orbán, distance themselves from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Public approval for Trump is declining, with a poll showing 17 states supporting him positively, a trend that may affect his influence in Congress and upcoming elections.