President Donald Trump expressed his admiration for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a Saturday telephone interview, highlighting her nation’s support for the United States and Israel in their ongoing conflict with Iran, according to Italy’s Corriere della Sera newspaper.
In the conversation reported Sunday, Trump characterized Meloni as an exceptional leader and acknowledged Italy’s efforts to provide assistance in the regional crisis.
“I love Italy, I think she is a great leader,” Trump stated when discussing Meloni with the Italian publication.
“She always tries to help, she is an excellent leader and she is a friend of mine,” the president added, as reported by Corriere della Sera.
Italy has announced concrete steps to support the effort, with Meloni revealing Thursday that her country intends to provide air-defense assistance to Gulf nations facing Iranian aerial attacks.
Additionally, an Italian naval vessel is being readied for deployment to Cyprus, according to a navy spokesperson who spoke Friday. The mission represents part of a broader European initiative to defend the Mediterranean island following Iranian strikes against it.
