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Rubio meets Meloni in Rome as US–Italy strains
Filed: May 08, 2026 at 8:02 AM ET
Summary: Secretary of State Rubio met PM Meloni in Rome amid tensions involving Iran war and Vatican disputes.
WHO: Secretary of State Rubio
WHAT: Rubio met Italy's PM Meloni in Rome during escalating diplomatic tensions
WHEN: May 08, 2026 at 7:16 AM ET
WHERE: Rome, Italy
WHY: The meeting followed tensions over the Iran war and Vatican disputes.
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