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Italy blocks US planes over Sicily parliamentary rules, exposing allied rift
source: Italy -> target: United States
On 2026-04-02, Italy denied use of the Sigonella airbase in Sicily to US military planes carrying weapons destined for the Iran war, according to the defence ministry. The planes had reportedly requested permission only while already en route, leaving insufficient time for parliamentary approval.
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Sigonella Air BaseSicilyEuropeItalyEurope37.401, 14.921
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