HIBAPRESS – Abdellatif Elbaz
Italian authorities refused to allow US military aircraft to land at the "Sigonella" base in Sicily, which were en route to the Middle East, due to non-compliance with the applicable legal procedures.
Italian media reported that the aircraft requested permission to land late, while they were already in the air, which prompted Rome to reject the request due to the absence of prior authorization required in such military operations. Italian laws stipulate the need to obtain prior official approval, especially in cases related to non-routine or combat-oriented military operations, which was not adhered to in this case. Italian authorities confirmed that the decision falls within the framework of respecting laws and sovereign procedures, without reflecting any tension in relations with the United States, with which Italy has a strategic partnership.
