Italian Defense Minister Stranded in Dubai Amid U.S. and Israeli Strikes on Iran

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto found himself stranded in Dubai due to recent military actions by the United States and Israel against Iran. According to Jin10, Crosetto was on vacation with his family in Dubai and was scheduled to return to Italy on Saturday afternoon. He announced on X that he would return via military aircraft, leaving his family behind in Dubai due to potential risks for anyone traveling with him. On March 2, the official X account of the UAE Ministry of Defense reported that on February 28, a meeting took place between the UAE Minister of State and Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto. During the discussions, they addressed Iran's recent attacks on the UAE and explored ways to strengthen bilateral military cooperation and further develop defense partnerships between the two nations.