The Iranian Embassy in Ghana has humorously 'applied' for an alliance with Italy following a diplomatic rift between Rome and Washington. This satirical move comes after Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni defended Pope Leo IV against U.S. President Donald Trump's 'unacceptable' comments. In their post, the embassy remarked on Italy's loss of an ally, referring to Trump as the 'Commander in Grief' and highlighting their own 'qualifications' based on a rich cultural heritage of 7,000 years. The embassy's message also poked fun at Trump's attention span, suggesting it is shorter than the time required to prepare Iranian food. Additionally, the post referenced a long-standing rivalry over the invention of ice cream, noting that the only disputes between Iran and Italy have revolved around culinary achievements, specifically faloodeh and gelato. This humorous exchange coincides with Meloni's recent decision to suspend the automatic renewal of Italy's defense agreement with Israel, emphasizing the need for de-escalation in the region.