At the Group of Seven summit in France, a photo opportunity between Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has sparked a public feud. According to Axios, Trump claimed Meloni begged him for a picture to boost her poll numbers. Meloni denied the request and fired back on Instagram, saying his unprovoked attacks are senseless and that being his friend hasn't helped her popularity. The spat reflects deeper US-Italy tensions over Iran policy, where Italy has previously denied the US military base access for Middle East operations. The dispute underscores strains on American alliances at a sensitive moment in global diplomacy.

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