ROME, March 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump praised Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and said she was willing to help the United States and Israel in their war with Iran, Italy’s
Trump Hails Italy PM Meloni's Support for US and Israel Amid Iran Conflict
US-Italy Relations Strengthened Amid Middle East Tensions
ROME, March 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump praised Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and said she was willing to help the United States and Israel in their war with Iran, Italy’s Corriere della Sera reported on Sunday.
Trump's Praise for Meloni
Speaking to the newspaper in a telephone call on Saturday, Trump described Meloni as “a great leader” and said Italy was doing what it could to assist.
Key Quotes from Trump
* "I love Italy, I think she is a great leader," Trump was quoted as saying of Meloni.
* "She always tries to help, she is an excellent leader and she is a friend of mine," Trump said, according to Corriere della Sera.
Italy's Actions in the Iran Conflict
Military and Humanitarian Support
* Italy is planning to send air-defence aid to Gulf countries in the face of Iranian air strikes, Meloni said on Thursday.
European Cooperation
* An Italian navy vessel is preparing to sail to Cyprus, a navy spokesperson said on Friday, as part of a joint European mission to protect the island after it came under Iranian fire.
(Reporting by Giselda Vagnoni)
