Italy's Defense Minister Warns of Iran Conflict Threatening U.S. Leadership

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto warns Iran's conflict threatens United States global leadership.
Italy denied U.S. permission to use Sigonella air base for military aircraft to Middle East.
Crosetto criticizes Trump's advisers, citing Hiroshima and Nagasaki as a warning against escalation.
Italy does not support the war but maintains essential alliance with the U.S.
Crosetto doubts U.S. exit from NATO but warns against unilateral troop withdrawal from Europe.
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