Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed frustration in Rome that US allies, including Italy, are refusing to support American efforts to confront Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump has threatened to withdraw US forces from Italy and Spain over their refusal to allow base use for Iran operations, while Saudi Arabia has quietly agreed to maintain US access to its airspace and bases for other purposes but explicitly prohibited their use for the now-paused Strait of Hormuz operation.