US-Iran deal is 'opportunity for peace that must be seized' says Meloni

Southern Europe: On 15 June 2026, Meloni called the US-Iran deal an 'opportunity for peace that must be seized'. Meloni and Starmer welcomed the US-Iran peace agreement and thanked Pakistan and Qatar, and the UN's Guterres and other world leaders praised it. Spain welcomed the agreement and said free and secure navigation through Hormuz is essential. Meloni said hostilities must stop in Lebanon too, and that Italy is willing to take part in a Strait of Hormuz naval mission.

Hegseth told Crosetto that more must be done for 'NATO 3.0' and that Italy's military leadership in Europe has grown thanks to Meloni. Crosetto said there will be no US withdrawal from bases in Italy.