Military Base
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Italy Rejects US Request for Air Base Use Over Bilateral Accord
Italy has rejected a U.S. request to utilize the NAS Sigonella air base, citing that the proposed aircraft operations fall outside existing bilateral agreements.
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Iran Missiles Target Diego Garcia, Revealing Extended Reach
Iran reportedly launched ballistic missiles toward the US-UK base on Diego Garcia, signaling a significant expansion of its missile capabilities beyond the Middle East.
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Kuwaiti Drone Attack Hits Italian Drones at Joint Military Base
A drone attack targeted a military base in Kuwait hosting U.S. and Italian forces, destroying Italian drones. The incident escalates regional tensions amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.
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Trump Slams Starmer Over Diego Garcia Delay for Iran Strikes
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s delay in granting access to Diego Garcia for Iran strikes, highlighting a strain on the US-UK defense partnership.
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Diego Garcia Handover Stalls Amid US Criticism, China Concerns
Negotiations for the UK to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago, including the crucial Diego Garcia military base, to Mauritius have stalled following significant criticism from the United States and pushback from British lawmakers, who warn of potential Chinese military…