Iran arrests Italian journalist, Rome suggests detention linked to efforts to free drone expert
1 week, 3 days ago

Iran arrests Italian journalist, Rome suggests detention linked to efforts to free drone expert

India TV News  

Iran on Monday confirmed that it has arrested an Italian journalist over charges of violating the laws of the Islamic Republic. The Ministry of Culture and Islamic Studies, which oversees media activity, said Cecilia Sala travelled to Iran on a journalist visa on December 13 and was arrested six days later. Italian media's big claim Italian media has claimed that Sala's arrest is aimed at securing the release of Mohammad Abedini-Najafabad, an Iranian-Swiss expert in drones. The Italian media even claimed that Iran's vice foreign minister had earlier implied such swap to the Italian ambassador to Iran, Paola Amadei. Here's what Italian foreign ministry said Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani referred to the arrest of Abedini in an appearance with Italian broadcaster Rete4 about Sala's case.

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Did Trump do it for Italy? Meloni welcomes Cecilia Sala as she reaches Rome after being freed from Iran
11 hours, 18 minutes ago

Did Trump do it for Italy? Meloni welcomes Cecilia Sala as she reaches Rome after being freed from Iran

India TV News  

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala arrived back in Rome on Wednesday after being released from the Iranian prison where she was detained for weeks. In a post on X, the newspaper said that Cecilia Sala landed in Ciampino after being released from Evin prison in Tehran after 21 days of detention. Sala was welcomed by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Foreign …

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed from detention in Iran and returning home
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1 day ago

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed from detention in Iran and returning home

Associated Press  

ROME — An Italian journalist detained in Iran for three weeks, whose fate became intertwined with that of an Iranian engineer wanted by the United States, was freed Wednesday and is heading home, Italian officials said. A plane carrying Cecilia Sala, 29, left Tehran after “intensive work on diplomatic and intelligence channels,” Premier Giorgia Meloni’s office said, adding that the …

Iran releases Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from jail
1 day, 11 hours ago

Iran releases Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from jail

Al Jazeera  

Tehran denies Sala’s December 19 detainment was linked to an Iranian businessman’s arrest in Italy on a US warrant. Iran has released journalist Cecilia Sala after three weeks in jail, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s office says. She was detained three days after Iranian businessman Mohammad Abedini was arrested at Milan’s Malpensa airport on a US warrant. The US Justice …

An Italian journalist is freed from detention in Iran and returns home
1 day, 11 hours ago

An Italian journalist is freed from detention in Iran and returns home

LA Times  

This image released Dec. 27 by Chora Media shows Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist who was detained on Dec. 19 as she was reporting in Iran, Italy’s foreign ministry said. In announcing that Sala was flying home, Meloni’s office said the premier had personally informed Sala’s parents and credited the release to the government’s “intensive work on diplomatic and intelligence …

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed in Iran after diplomatic efforts
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1 day, 11 hours ago

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed in Iran after diplomatic efforts

India Today  

An Italian journalist detained in Iran for three weeks was freed Wednesday and returned home, after her fate had become intertwined with that of an Iranian engineer arrested in Italy and wanted by the United States. A plane carrying Cecilia Sala, 29, landed at Rome’s Ciampino airport, where Premier Giorgia Meloni was on hand to welcome her alongside Sala’s family …

Italy's PM to meet Trump in Florida amid reporter's detention in Iran: Report
4 days, 11 hours ago

Italy's PM to meet Trump in Florida amid reporter's detention in Iran: Report

India Today  

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is flying to Florida where she will meet President-elect Donald Trump, Italian media reported on Saturday. Sala was detained three days after Mohammad Abedini, an Iranian businessman, was arrested at Milan's Malpensa airport on a US warrant for allegedly supplying drone parts that Washington says were used in a 2023 attack that killed three US …

Italian PM Meloni meets Trump amid heightened tensions with Iran over Cecilia Sala's arrest
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4 days, 11 hours ago

Italian PM Meloni meets Trump amid heightened tensions with Iran over Cecilia Sala's arrest

India TV News  

Giorgia Meloni, the Italian Prime Minister, met US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday. Trump calls Meloni 'fantastic woman' Referring to his meeting with Meloni, as "exciting", Trump said, "I'm here with a fantastic woman, the prime minister of Italy. Trump watched the documentary with Meloni along with his pick for the incoming administration's secretary of state, Florida Senator, Mike Waltz, …

Iranian suspect detained in Italy in US drone case praying for Italian reporter detained in Tehran
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5 days, 18 hours ago

Iranian suspect detained in Italy in US drone case praying for Italian reporter detained in Tehran

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The fate of an Italian …

Iran warns Italy that bilateral ties at risk if it bows to ‘hostile’ US demands over drone suspect
5 days, 18 hours ago

Iran warns Italy that bilateral ties at risk if it bows to ‘hostile’ US demands over drone suspect

Associated Press  

ROME — Iran warned Italy on Friday that it risked harming good bilateral relations if it bows to the “political and hostile goals” of the United States by detaining an Iranian engineer on a U.S. warrant in connection with a drone attack in Jordan last year that killed three American troops. According to IRNA, a foreign ministry official, Majid Nili …

Iran, Italy locked in diplomatic standoff over Cecilia Sala's arrest, US gives new twist
6 days, 11 hours ago

Iran, Italy locked in diplomatic standoff over Cecilia Sala's arrest, US gives new twist

India TV News  

In what comes as a major escalation, Iran and Italy have locked horns over the arrest of an Italian journalist in Iran. The complicated development started brewing on December 16 after the US Justice Department accused two Iranian citizens of supplying drone technology to Iran, which was reportedly used in January 2024 to attack on a US outpost in Jordan …

Italy-Iran diplomatic tangle escalates over detained citizens as US seeks man over drone attack
6 days, 21 hours ago

Italy-Iran diplomatic tangle escalates over detained citizens as US seeks man over drone attack

Associated Press  

ROME — Italy summoned Iran’s ambassador on Thursday to demand the release of an Italian journalist while Tehran demanded Italy free an Iranian citizen arrested on a U.S. warrant over a drone attack in Jordan that killed three Americans a year ago. U.S. prosecutors said Abedini’s Tehran-based company manufactures navigation systems for the military drone program of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary …

Italy summons Iran’s ambassador to demand release of Italian journalist arrested in Tehran
1 week ago

Italy summons Iran’s ambassador to demand release of Italian journalist arrested in Tehran

LA Times  

This image released Friday by Chora Media shows Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist who was detained on Dec. 19 as she was reporting in Iran, Italy’s foreign ministry said. Italy summoned Iran’s ambassador on Thursday to demand the immediate release of an Italian journalist detained in Tehran, as the government and opposition ramped up public pressure on the politically sensitive …

Iran confirms arresting Italian journalist Cecilia Sala
1 week, 2 days ago

Iran confirms arresting Italian journalist Cecilia Sala

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Tehran confirmed Monday that an Italian journalist has been arrested on charges of violating the laws of the Islamic Republic of Iran, state media reported. The country’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, which oversees media activity, said in a statement that Cecilia Sala traveled to Iran on Dec. 13 on a journalist visa and …

Iran confirms arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, Italy denounces move
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1 week, 2 days ago

Iran confirms arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, Italy denounces move

Hindustan Times  

Iran confirmed on Monday that it had arrested Italian journalist Cecilia Sala for "violating the law", state media reported, a move that has been decried by Italy as "unacceptable". Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist who was detained on Dec. 19 as she was reporting in Iran "Cecilia Sala, an Italian citizen, travelled to Iran on December 13, 2024 with a …

Iran confirms arrest of Italian journalist, state media reports
1 week, 3 days ago

Iran confirms arrest of Italian journalist, state media reports

CNN  

CNN — Iran has confirmed the arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, state news agency IRNA said, citing the Iranian Ministry of Culture. Sala was reporting in the Iranian capital when she was “stopped by Tehran police” on December 19, the Italian foreign ministry statement said, adding that the foreign ministry “has worked with the Iranian authorities to clarify the …

Iran confirms arrest of Italian journalist, state media reports
1 week, 3 days ago

Iran confirms arrest of Italian journalist, state media reports

CNN  

CNN — Iran has confirmed the arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, state news agency IRNA said, citing the Iranian Ministry of Culture. Sala was reporting in the Iranian capital when she was “stopped by Tehran police” on December 19, the Italian foreign ministry statement said, adding that the foreign ministry “has worked with the Iranian authorities to clarify the …

Case of Italian journalist detained in Iran "complicated", Rome says
1 week, 4 days ago

Case of Italian journalist detained in Iran "complicated", Rome says

Hindustan Times  

MILAN, - The case of an Italian journalist being held in Iran is "complicated", but Rome hopes to bring 29-year-old Cecilia Sala home quickly, Italy's foreign minister said on Saturday. Case of Italian journalist detained in Iran "complicated", Rome says Sala, 29, who works for the newspaper Il Foglio and the podcast company Chora Media, was detained in Tehran on …

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala detained by police while reporting in Iran
1 week, 5 days ago

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala detained by police while reporting in Iran

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An Italian journalist who was …

Iran arrests Italian journalist and throws her 'in solitary confinement' after she 'released podcast about woman who rejected conservative values'
1 week, 5 days ago

Iran arrests Italian journalist and throws her 'in solitary confinement' after she 'released podcast about woman who rejected conservative values'

Daily Mail  

An Italian journalist has been arrested in Iran and thrown into solitary confinement after she released a podcast episode about a woman who had rejected her conservative values. Chora Media said Sala had left Rome for Iran on December 12 with a valid journalist visa and had conducted several interviews and produced three episodes of her 'Stories' podcast. Italian journalist …

Italy vows to work ‘tirelessly’ for release of journalist arrested in Iran
1 week, 5 days ago

Italy vows to work ‘tirelessly’ for release of journalist arrested in Iran

Hindustan Times  

Italy said on Friday it was making every effort to bring home a journalist who has been under arrest in Iran for more than a week, as politicians of all stripes expressed their concern. The Italian foreign ministry said it was in contact with Iran to clarify Sala's legal situation and the conditions of her detention. Chora Media said Sala …

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala detained by police while reporting in Iran
1 week, 5 days ago

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala detained by police while reporting in Iran

Associated Press  

ROME — An Italian journalist who was reporting in Tehran has been detained by the Iranian police, Italy’s foreign ministry said in a statement Friday. Cecilia Sala was reporting in the Iranian capital when she was detained on Dec. 19, the ministry said, adding that it was working with Iranian authorities “to clarify the legal situation of Sala and to …

Italian journalist under arrest for more than a week in Iran, says Italy
1 week, 5 days ago

Italian journalist under arrest for more than a week in Iran, says Italy

Hindustan Times  

ROME -An Italian journalist has been under arrest in Iran for more than a week, Italy's foreign ministry said on Friday, adding it was following the case with the "utmost attention". Italian journalist under arrest for more than a week in Iran, says Italy Cecilia Sala, 29, works for newspaper Il Foglio and for podcast company Chora Media. Chora Media …

Italy says working to free journalist under arrest in Iran for over a week
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1 week, 6 days ago

Italy says working to free journalist under arrest in Iran for over a week

Al Jazeera  

Cecilia Sala, 29, who works for Il Foglio and Chora Media, was arrested in Tehran on December 19, authorities said. The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said in a statement that it was “working with the Iranian authorities to clarify Cecilia Sala’s legal situation and to verify the conditions of her detention”. Defence Minister Guido Crosetto – …

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala arrested in Tehran, Italy says
1 week, 6 days ago

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala arrested in Tehran, Italy says

CNN  

CNN — Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been detained in Tehran, Italy’s foreign ministry said in a statement Friday. Sala was reporting in the Iranian capital when she was “stopped by Tehran police” on December 19, the statement said, adding that the foreign ministry “has worked with the Iranian authorities to clarify the legal situation of Cecilia Sala and to …

Iranian Journalist Reza Valizadeh Detained in Iran Amid Tensions
2 months ago

Iranian Journalist Reza Valizadeh Detained in Iran Amid Tensions

Hindustan Times  

Iranian journalist Reza Valizadeh has been detained in Iran for several months. He was a reporter for Radio Farda, an outlet under Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, which is overseen by the US Agency for Global Media. Valizadeh had previously faced arrest in Iran in 2007 and was released later. He was re-arrested and sent to Evin prison, where he would …

Iranian-American Journalist Reza Valizadeh Detained in Tehran, Held in Evin Prison
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2 months ago

Iranian-American Journalist Reza Valizadeh Detained in Tehran, Held in Evin Prison

Firstpost  

Iranian-American journalist Reza Valizadeh has been detained in Iran for months now. He was reportedly arrested upon his return to the country despite working for an American-funded news outlet. Valizadeh holds dual citizenship in the US and Iran and was previously arrested in 2007. The State Department is working with its Swiss partners to gather more information about the case.

U.S. says Iranian-American held in Iran as tensions high following Israeli attack
2 months ago

U.S. says Iranian-American held in Iran as tensions high following Israeli attack

NPR  

U.S. says Iranian-American held in Iran as tensions high following Israeli attack toggle caption Vahid Salemi/AP/AP DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — An Iranian-American journalist who once worked for a U.S. government-funded broadcaster is believed to have been detained by Iran for months now, authorities said Sunday, further raising the stakes as Tehran threatens to retaliate over an Israeli attack on …

Iran frees journalists jailed for covering Mahsa Amini's death
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran frees journalists jailed for covering Mahsa Amini's death

Hindustan Times  

Iranian authorities on Sunday freed two journalists who spent more than a year behind bars for covering the death of Mahsa Amini, which sparked months-long nationwide protests, local media said. Iran Anti-Hijab Protests: A woman holds a placard with a picture of Iranian woman Mahsa Amini during a protest against her death. Mohammadi, a reporter for Ham Mihan newspaper, and …

Italy demands Iran halt its deadly crackdown on protesters
2 years ago

Italy demands Iran halt its deadly crackdown on protesters

Associated Press  

ROME — Italy’s foreign minister on Wednesday summoned Iran’s new ambassador to Rome to express his country’s concerns over the Iranian authorities’ crackdown on anti-government protests that have been underway for over three months. Conveying Italy’s “indignation and worry” over the crackdown, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said he hopes that Iran will respond “positively to Italy’s request.” The deadly …

Iran authorities arrest Oscar-winning actor Taraneh Alidoosti
2 years ago

Iran authorities arrest Oscar-winning actor Taraneh Alidoosti

The Hindu  

Iranian authorities arrested one of the country’s most famous actors, Taraneh Alidoosti, on charges of spreading falsehoods about nationwide protests that grip the country, state media said Saturday. The report by IRNA said Taraneh Alidoosti, star of the Oscar-winning movie “The Salesman,” was detained a week after she made a post on Instagram expressing solidarity with the first man recently …

2nd Spaniard arrested in Iran amid protests; Italian freed
2 years, 1 month ago

2nd Spaniard arrested in Iran amid protests; Italian freed

Associated Press  

MADRID — A Spanish woman has been arrested in Iran, the second Spaniard in just over a month to be detained there amid mass unrest, Spain’s foreign ministry said Thursday. The embassy is also dealing with the case of a Spanish man who was trekking from Madrid to Doha for the 2022 FIFA World Cup when he is believed to …

Iran arrests reporter who covered Amini funeral: Lawyer
2 years, 3 months ago

Iran arrests reporter who covered Amini funeral: Lawyer

The Hindu  

Iran on Thursday arrested a reporter who covered the funeral of Mahsa Amini, her lawyer said, the latest of a growing number of journalists to be detained since protests erupted over the young woman's death. Mohammadi had covered for Iran's Ham Mihan newspaper the funeral of Amini, 22, who had spent three days in a coma following her arrest by …

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