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re: Italy now refuses to allow US military to land in Sicily
Posted on 3/31/26 at 3:14 pm to Indefatigable
Posted on 3/31/26 at 3:14 pm to Indefatigable
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We could have just looped them in instead of causing issues for them, demanding they jump in to help, and then constantly drag them in the media.
Except none of this happened.
You're really going all in on this stupid fricking hypothetical thing today aren't you?
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Posted on 3/31/26 at 3:16 pm to Centinel
quote:
Except none of this happened. You're really going all in on this stupid fricking hypothetical thing today aren't you?
What?
We didn’t involve them in planning or cooperate/inform Europe ahead of time.
We immediately started acting like they should be pitching in to police the Strait.
We thereafter attacked them publicly at every possible turn when they declined to wade into our mess.
Which of those things didn’t happen?
Posted on 3/31/26 at 3:19 pm to The Baker
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I wonder if we're flying around with some tactical nukes or something and word got out.
I wouldn't want that shite near my airspace either. Take the long way around.
true idiocy
Posted on 3/31/26 at 3:22 pm to The Baker
Lol tac nukes ffs
Amazing the shite you read on here.
Amazing the shite you read on here.
Posted on 3/31/26 at 3:41 pm to RohanGonzales
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B-52 Stratofortress: Approximately 46 B-52H bombers are rated for nuclear missions, specifically carrying air-launched cruise missiles (ALCMs) with W80-1 warheads, and in the future, the Long-Range Standoff (LRSO) missile.
B-2 Spirit: All 20 operational B-2 stealth bombers are capable of carrying B61-7/11/12 and B83 nuclear gravity bombs.
Italy denies use of Sicily airbase to US planes carrying weapons for Iran war
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use of the base had been denied because the US sought authorisation to land only while the aircraft were already en route to Sicily. The source said this meant there was not enough time to seek approval in parliament, as is required for aircraft landing on naval bases with weapons.
According to treaties established in the late 1950s, the US navy bases can be used for logistical and training purposes but not as transit hubs for aircraft used to transport weapons for war unless in an emergency situation.
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Specific reporting from March 31, 2026, cites the bilateral treaties governing the use of U.S. military installations in Italy as the legal basis for these transparency requirements.
The Straits Times
The primary sources for this operational "briefing" requirement include:
2006 Technical Arrangement (TA): This agreement on Defense Installations/Infrastructure explicitly states that movements and transfers of "hazardous materiel" (including weapons and explosives) "shall be coordinated with the Italian Commander in order to verify its conformity to Italian legislation".
1995 Memorandum of Understanding (The "Shell" Agreement): This document outlines the fundamental sovereignty of Italy over U.S.-used bases like Sigonella, requiring mutual agreement on activities that go beyond routine logistics and training.
Recent Legal Precedent (March 2026): As reported by Corriere della Sera and Reuters, Italy recently blocked U.S. bombers because the flight plans were submitted without "authorization or consultation with national authorities". Italian military leadership determined these flights were for combat, not "routine logistics," which triggered a mandatory requirement for parliamentary oversight and a detailed declaration of intent.
U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Italy (.gov)
In practice, this means the Italian Defense Ministry must be informed if an aircraft is carrying specific classes of weapons (like strategic vs. tactical) to ensure the mission doesn't violate Italian laws prohibiting the use of its soil for certain types of external conflicts.
italyspractice.info
idiocy is expecting foreign countries to let us land in their territory with whatever the frick we want on board... whenever we want.
This post was edited on 3/31/26 at 3:43 pm
Posted on 3/31/26 at 3:41 pm to The Baker
Lol clown we aren't carrying nukes you goof
Posted on 3/31/26 at 3:43 pm to Jbird
quote:looks like you need to prove you aren't before you land.
Lol clown we aren't carrying nukes you goof
Posted on 3/31/26 at 3:44 pm to The Baker
Lol no want to bet B-1 bombers which aren't nuke capable would have been denied?
This post was edited on 3/31/26 at 3:45 pm
Posted on 3/31/26 at 3:50 pm to Jbird
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Lol no
Technical Arrangement between the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and ITALY
Section XVI. Item 5.
You gotta tell them whats on board
Posted on 3/31/26 at 3:51 pm to The Baker
Clown you know how many countries we have similar agreements with?
Again want to bet B-1 aircraft that have NO nuke capability would have been denied?
Again want to bet B-1 aircraft that have NO nuke capability would have been denied?
Posted on 3/31/26 at 3:53 pm to Mushroom1968
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This response has been trending online by many proud white liberal males.
Proud white liberal males like other males.
Posted on 3/31/26 at 3:53 pm to Jbird
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Again want to bet B-1 aircraft that have NO nuke capability would have been denied?
link to it being a B1
Posted on 3/31/26 at 3:55 pm to The Baker
I said as an example if it were B-1 aircraft they would have been denied.
You are the goof suggesting Nukes was the issue.
You are the goof suggesting Nukes was the issue.
This post was edited on 3/31/26 at 4:00 pm
Posted on 3/31/26 at 4:00 pm to JasonDBlaha
quote:No one loves being pegged as much as you
Nothing sexier than an Italian woman who has no problem sticking it to the man
Posted on 3/31/26 at 4:38 pm to The Baker
quote:
I wonder if we're flying around with some tactical nukes
quote:
The Baker
Posted on 3/31/26 at 4:41 pm to JasonDBlaha
quote:
Nothing sexier than an Italian woman who has no problem sticking it to the man
You represent the aggies well
Posted on 3/31/26 at 4:43 pm to MrLSU
quote:WTF they gonna do if we land there anyway?
Italy now refuses to allow US military to land in Sicily
Posted on 3/31/26 at 4:45 pm to DesScorp
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Someone here suggested we move our European troops to Poland, Czechia, Hungary, and Romania
Well Putin would get slightly mad with this.
Although, we could just point our missiles to the west, as western Europe is a larger global threat than Russia.
Our values align better with former Warsaw pact than NATO. Did not have that on bingo card for 21st century
Posted on 3/31/26 at 4:48 pm to DarthRebel
Poland and company are building bases for us.
Russia is not happy.
Russia is not happy.
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