Pete Hegseth & Italy
20 shared events · Importance 6 · Last updated May 17, 2026
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Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the United States Defense Secretary, declined to reaffirm the United States' commitment to NATO's collective defense, reflecting the administration's wavering stance.
Italy: Italy denied permission for United States military aircraft to land at the Sigonella air base in Sicily for a mission related to the Middle East, reflecting European reluctance to get involved in the Iran war.
Apr 01, 2026 · 113 articles
International
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, Defense Secretary, was present for the return of the USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Bainbridge.
Italy: Four Italian divers are believed to have died in an underwater cave in the Maldives, prompting a search operation.
May 16, 2026 · 21 articles
International
Pete Hegseth: As the United States Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth echoed remarks about ships moving out of the Strait of Hormuz and highlighted the number of ships lining up to pass through the waterway.
Italy: Italy is defending Pope Leo XVI against Donald Trump's criticism regarding his calls for peace in the Iran war, with Marco Rubio scheduled to visit Italy and the Vatican.
May 05, 2026 · 18 articles
International
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, as Defense Secretary, explained the U.S. military's efforts to protect ships traversing the Strait of Hormuz.
Italy: Italy is a key location for Marco Rubio's diplomatic mission, as it hosts United States troops and its Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, was criticized by Donald Trump, straining bilateral relations.
May 03, 2026 · 319 articles
International
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the United States Defense Secretary, ordered the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 troops from Germany.
Italy: Italy faces potential troop withdrawals from the United States due to its perceived lack of support in the Iran war, as stated by Donald Trump. Its Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has also clashed with Donald Trump.
May 01, 2026 · 290 articles
International
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, U.S. Secretary of War, has described the U.S. military strikes on Iran as 'Operation Epic Fury' and emphasized that the U.S. is not engaged in nation-building.
Italy: Italy is actively working to repatriate its citizens stranded in the Middle East due to the conflict, arranging multiple flights from various locations.
Mar 01, 2026 · 42 articles
International
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, as the United States Defense Secretary, commented on the potential for ground forces in the war, indicating the ongoing strategic considerations.
Italy: Italy has refused to allow United States military assets to use its Sigonella air base for operations linked to the offensive, despite its Defense Minister's statement about continued base access.
Mar 29, 2026 · 65 articles
International
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the US Defense Secretary, has invoked Christian language to justify the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, drawing implicit criticism from Pope Leo XVI.
Apr 02, 2026 · 176 articles
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