US presses allies to act as Rome balances ties with domestic pressure

US presses allies to act as Rome balances ties with domestic pressure US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has questioned why allies, including Italy, are not backing Washington’s war on Iran. Speaking after talks in Rome with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Rubio said stronger support from partners is needed. "I don't understand why anybody would not be supportive," he told reporters, adding that countries required "something more than just strongly worded statements" if they opposed Iran’s actions.