I closely followed what happened in Rome a few days ago, and honestly, the positions Italy has taken on the Iranian situation deserve some attention. Guido Crosetto, Italy's Minister of Defense, was quite direct when he told Parliament that the military operations carried out by Washington and Tel Aviv against Iran violate international law. What struck me was the clarity of his message: these actions go beyond simply the legal framework established.

What’s interesting is the underlying tension. On one side, you have Crosetto asserting that the conflict has developed without genuine global consensus, almost repeating like a mantra that Italy does not want war. On the other side, the Italian government has still decided to strengthen its air and missile defenses to the maximum, in coordination with NATO and its allies. This is a move that speaks volumes about the real concern over the unpredictability of the situation.

Regarding the sensitive issue of American military bases in Italy, Antonio Tajani, the Foreign Minister, clarified that Rome has not authorized Washington to use them for operations against Iran. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reinforced this message, emphasizing that Italy is not at war and has no intention of being involved. So technically, Crosetto and his government are trying to maintain a balance: criticizing military actions while remaining within the Western alliance, without directly participating in the operations. It’s a fairly classic political balancing act, but in a geopolitical context that is becoming increasingly unstable.