Trump criticizes Meloni over Iran war stance

President Donald Trump has harshly criticized Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, a key European ally, stating she 'lacks the courage' to join the war against Iran. In an interview with Italy's Corriere della Sera, Trump said he was 'shocked' by Meloni and claimed she does not care if Iran acquires nuclear weapons. The comments come one day after Meloni called Trump's criticism of Pope Francis 'unacceptable,' to which Trump retorted that it is Meloni who is 'unacceptable.' The US President also asserted that Meloni does not want Italy involved in a war that began with Israeli and American attacks on Iran, despite the country's reliance on oil from the region.