President Donald Trump intensified his public dispute with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday, repeating claims about their interactions at the recent G7 summit and criticizing Italy’s position on the conflict involving Iran.

In a social media post, Trump renewed his assertion that Meloni repeatedly requested a photograph with him during the summit, claiming she had asked “over and over” for the opportunity.

Meloni has firmly rejected the allegation, describing Trump’s account as “fabricated.” Several Italian government officials have also pushed back against the president’s characterization of events.

The disagreement comes amid broader tensions over foreign policy, particularly regarding the United States’ military campaign against Iran.

Trump criticized what he described as a lack of support from the Italian government for Washington’s efforts to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

In his post, Trump suggested that Meloni’s domestic political standing had suffered because of her stance toward the United States and its policy toward Iran.

The president also expressed frustration over Italy’s reported refusal to allow U.S. forces to use Italian airfields and runways during military operations, calling the decision a logistical setback.

Trump further argued that the United States makes significant contributions to the defense of Italy and other NATO allies, while questioning the level of support Washington receives in return.

The latest exchange highlights growing strains between two leaders who have often been viewed as political allies on a range of issues, including immigration, economic policy and national sovereignty.

Neither the Italian government nor the White House has indicated whether the dispute is likely to affect broader cooperation between the two countries within NATO and other international forums.