President Trump called Italian Prime Minister Meloni a nice person but criticised her involvement in the Iran conflict. He stated their relationship soured after she refused to help with Iran's issues. Meloni previously denied Trump's claim about begging for a photo at a G7 summit. Italy decided to stop responding to Trump's provocations on social media. Meloni's office indicated she would greet Trump with a smile at the NATO summit.

ROME, July 6 (Reuters) - Italy's defence minister stressed the importance of good transatlantic relations on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump again goaded erstwhile ally…

Last month, Meloni accused Trump of fabricating a story about her after the US president told an Italian TV channel that she had "begged" him to take a photo with her at a G7…