Italy’s Leader Faces Trouble as US War with Iran Hits Home

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni once celebrated a friendship with former President Donald Trump, praising their shared stance against “woke” ideas and migration.

That bond now feels like a drawback as the United States battles Iran, causing ripple effects across Europe.
Italy’s economy is hurting from higher energy costs and inflation linked to the conflict, putting pressure on Meloni’s government.

She has ruled Italy for over a year and her party remains popular, but the war has exposed cracks in her leadership.
Critics say she has not managed to influence Trump’s military choices and that her reaction to the attack on Iran was unclear.

A major upcoming vote could decide her fate. The debate is about changing how prosecutors and judges are supervised, aiming to separate the two groups.

• Supporters argue it will make judges less swayed by prosecutors.
• Opponents warn it could let politicians control both sides.

Because the details are confusing, voters see the vote as a test of Meloni herself, giving her an unprecedented risk.
The outcome will determine whether she keeps her power and how Italy navigates the fallout from the US‑Iran conflict.