US use of Italian military bases in the conflict with Iran shows lack of autonomy
Press TV – July 28, 2026
The debate over US forces using Italian military bases in the ongoing US-Israeli aggression against Iran has rekindled in Italy.
Earlier this week, three opposition lawmakers, Francesco Silvestri, Alessandra Maiorino, and Arnaldo Lomuti, formally demanded the government provide clarification regarding the departure towards West Asia of 12 F-16 fighter jets, at least 2 US tankers, and a number of Triton drones, used for maritime intelligence and surveillance, from Italian bases.
The three members of the lower house questioned Italy’s support of the Epstein coalition under bilateral treaties with the US.
Press TV spoke with Arnaldo Lomuti on the matter.
The government must explain on what basis Italy is allowing the US to use our bases in this war of aggression against Iran.
Weeks ago, we were told that the use of our bases falls under the bilateral treaties that were forced upon us by Washington more than 70 years ago.
… These treaties are classified; so how can Parliament start a serious debate on the role played by Italy in this war of aggression?
About a month ago, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte revealed during a TV interview that Rome had allowed more than 500 US military aircraft to take off from American bases in Italy during the 40-day war on Iran that began in late February,
Rutte’s revelations triggered a political storm in Italy.
Italy has sought, at least in words, to distance itself from the illegal US-Israel war against Iran over the past weeks. However, many criticize Italy’s technical and logistical support for the US.
When the government says that it’s not involved in the war, well, the government is very wrong.
Without the support of the tankers departing from our base in Sicily, the US jet fighters would not be able to strike. The same applies to the drones departing from our bases.
The truth is that not even our ministers know what the Americans do with the bases on Italian territory.
Orazio Foti, Former US Sigonella Military Base Employee
Surveys have consistently shown over the past months that a considerable majority of Italians think their country should avoid getting involved in the war on Iran.
Italy is up to its neck in the war.
Together with Europe, we simply cannot escape the fact that the political, economic, and military ties with the US and Israel do not allow practically any EU country to act autonomously.
The risk is that without an act of bravery, we will all be dragged into this war, even though we have nothing to do with it.
Maria Elena Delia, Global Sumud Flotilla
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