Pakistan, June 26 -- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has firmly denied claims that Italy participated in the recent United States and Israeli military operation against Iran. She clarified that her country did not take part in any combat activities and rejected suggestions that Italy was directly involved in the conflict.

Speaking alongside French President Emmanuel Macron during a joint press conference, Meloni dismissed remarks attributed to NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte regarding Italy's alleged role. She stressed that Italy remained outside the military operation and reaffirmed the government's position on the matter.

Meloni explained that Italy's involvement was limited to providing technical and logistical support to the...