The talks focused on Iran, security ties and the future of US military deployments in Europe, after President Donald Trump criticized Meloni for refusing to back Washington’s position on the war in Iran and threatened possible troop reductions. Rubio said any decision on US military posture would ultimately be made by Trump, while Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Rome was ready to help secure the Strait of Hormuz once a ceasefire is in place, including through naval demining operations.