Washington, United States – Web Desk: US President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Pope Leo, while also targeting Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over their positions on global security issues, particularly Iran’s nuclear program.
According to media reports, Trump said the Pope lacks understanding of the Iranian nuclear threat and should refrain from commenting on complex international conflicts. He argued that religious leaders should avoid intervening in sensitive geopolitical matters.
“Religious figures should stay out of international disputes,” Trump stated, emphasizing that such issues require strategic and political expertise.
In the same remarks, Trump criticized Meloni, calling her views “unacceptable” and accusing her of underestimating the risks posed by Iran’s potential nuclear capabilities.
The US president warned that Iran could rapidly escalate its nuclear program if given the opportunity, urging global leaders to take the threat more seriously amid ongoing Middle East tensions.
Analysts say the remarks reflect growing divisions among Western leaders over how to respond to Iran, as geopolitical tensions continue to rise across the region.
