Italy said to deny US access to Sigonella base

 The Italian authorities rejected a request from the United States to use the Italian Air Force base Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, Corriere reported on Tuesday.

According to the report, Italian Armed Forces' Chief of Defense Staff Luciano Portolano informed Italy's Defense Minister Guido Crosetto a few nights ago that several US aircraft were planning to land at Sigonella before departing for the Middle East. The aircraft reportedly did not request authorization or consult with the Italian military, with Portolano being informed of the plans while the US aircraft were already in flight.

After conducting initial checks, the military chief was reportedly ordered by Crosetto to reject the US request for landing since it was established that the flights were not covered by the treaty between the countries.

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