Italy refuses US aircraft use of Sicily base for Middle East operations, source says Italy has denied permission for U.S. military aircraft to land at the Sigonella ​air base in Sicily before flying to ‌the Middle East, a source close to the matter said on Tuesday, confirming a newspa...

#Italy refuses US aircraft use of Sicily base for #MiddleEastoperations, source says

#U.S. had not sought authorisation and Italy's military leadership was not consulted, as required under #treaties governing ​the use ​of U.S. ⁠military installations in the country. #USAMilitary #UN