GRItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni addressed recent tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump during an interview at a festival hosted by Italian newspaper La Verità. She expressed surprise at Trump's recent comments about her and her government but emphasized the need to restore 'normalcy' in bilateral relations between Italy and the United States. Meloni stated she has conveyed this stance to her cabinet regarding future meetings and clarified that her position remains unchanged—Italy must maintain strong ties with the U.S. and Europe. On Iran-related issues, she expressed cautious optimism about U.S.-Iran negotiations while stating Italy is willing to assist diplomatically, including participating in efforts to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Meloni also stressed that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons and that freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz must be fully restored without paying 'tolls' to Tehran.
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