Guido Crosetto denied US military aircraft permission to use the Sigonella airbase in Sicily while they were mid-route to the Middle East.Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described the military actions as violations of international law and followed Spain in denying access.These restrictions occurred as US air strikes targeted Isfahan while EU officials warned of severe energy disruptions.The decision affects the Sigonella hub which serves as a joint facility for the
US Navy and
NATO in the Mediterranean.