Italian Defense Minister Criticizes U.S. and Israeli Military Actions Against Iran

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto addressed the parliament on March 5, stating that the military actions by the United States and Israel against Iran violate international law. According to Jin10, Crosetto responded to questions from lawmakers, emphasizing that the actions fall outside the scope of international law. He noted that the conflict began without global awareness, asserting, "This is not the war we want." Given the unpredictable nature of the situation, Crosetto has coordinated with allies and NATO to elevate Italy's national air defense and missile defense systems to the highest protection level. Regarding whether Italy would permit U.S. military bases in Italy to be used for operations against Iran, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stated in parliament that Italy has not granted such permission to the United States. Earlier in the day, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni affirmed that Italy is not involved in the war and does not intend to join the conflict.