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A projectile struck the Shama base in southern Lebanon, home to the Italian contingent and Unifil West sector headquarters. Only minor damage was reported, and no Italian troops were hurt.
Defense Minister Guido Crosetto may appear before the Chamber of Deputies on Tuesday, April 7, to answer questions about the use of military bases in Italy by U.S. forces, after requests from lawmakers across the political spectrum.
Rome denied a U.S. request to land aircraft at Sigonella before heading to the Middle East, saying the operation was not covered by existing agreements and had not been properly authorized.
Italy's defense minister says Tehran is not planning direct attacks on Italy right now, but warns that hundreds of Iranian sleeper cells around the world pose a serious terrorism risk. He also argued a planned referendum will strengthen individual magistrates.