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 channels.” Iranian media acknowledged the journalist’s release, citing only the foreign reports. Italian commentators had speculated that Iran detained and held Sala as a bargaining chip to ensure the release in Italy of Mohammad Abedini, who was arrested by Italian authorities at Milan’s Malpensa airport three days before, on Dec. 16, on a U.S. warrant. Sala’s release was met with cheers in Italy, where her plight had dominated headlines, with lawmakers from across the political spectrum praising the outcome and the opposition Democratic leader Elly Schlein thanking the government specifically.

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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 …

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 …

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, 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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 – …

US looking into reported detention of American-Iranian citizen in Iran
2 months ago

US looking into reported detention of American-Iranian citizen in Iran

CNN  

CNN — An American-Iranian journalist who once worked for a US-funded broadcaster is believed to have been detained in Iran, according to his former employer and multiple press freedom groups. In response to CNN’s request for comment about Valizadeh, the US State Department said Monday only that it was “aware of reports that a dual US-Iranian citizen has been arrested …

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 …

As US brings home large numbers of jailed Americans, some families are still waiting for their turn
11 months, 2 weeks ago

As US brings home large numbers of jailed Americans, some families are still waiting for their turn

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — By any standard, the past 18 months have been remarkable for getting wrongfully detained Americans home. Li, a Stanford University doctoral student, says though he feels “so much joy and happiness” for the other families — many of whom he’s become friendly with over the years — “I’d be lying if I didn’t say that then the next …

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 …

Five Americans detained in Iran walk free, released in deal for frozen Iranian assets
1 year, 3 months ago

Five Americans detained in Iran walk free, released in deal for frozen Iranian assets

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Five Americans detained for years in Iran walked off a plane and into freedom Monday, most arm-in-arm, as part of a politically risky deal that saw President Joe Biden agree to the release of nearly $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets owed by a third country, South Korea. “Today, five innocent Americans who were imprisoned in Iran …

Five Americans released from Iranian detention are en route to the US
1 year, 3 months ago

Five Americans released from Iranian detention are en route to the US

CNN  

Doha and Washington CNN — Five Americans freed from Iranian detention on Monday are on their way back to the United States after initially stopping in Doha, Qatar, according to a US official and a source familiar with the matter. In his statement, Biden thanked “partners at home and abroad for their tireless efforts to help us achieve this outcome, …

France says 2 citizens held in Iran freed from prison, on way to Paris
1 year, 7 months ago

France says 2 citizens held in Iran freed from prison, on way to Paris

Associated Press  

PARIS — A French citizen and another holding dual French-Irish nationality have been freed from an Iranian prison, French authorities said Friday, the culmination of a hard-fought effort to bring them home. Benjamin Briere and Bernard Phelan, who both had been held in a prison in Mashhad, in northeast Iran, were heading to Paris, Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said. “It’s …

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 …

Hundreds of Iranian journalists call for the release of two colleagues jailed in Evin prison
2 years, 2 months ago

Hundreds of Iranian journalists call for the release of two colleagues jailed in Evin prison

CNN  

CNN — Hundreds of Iranian journalists are calling for the release of colleagues Niloofar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi, who were arrested and sent to Tehran’s Evin prison for covering the death of Mahsa Amini, according to independent Iranian newspaper Etemad. “The great society of Iran will not be able to deal with the complex threats in today’s world without responsible …

Iran allows ailing American Baquer Namazi to leave the country for treatment
2 years, 3 months ago

Iran allows ailing American Baquer Namazi to leave the country for treatment

NPR  

Iran allows ailing American Baquer Namazi to leave the country for treatment Enlarge this image toggle caption -/AFP via Getty Images -/AFP via Getty Images An 85-year-old American and former U.N. official was allowed to leave Iran today after being held there for more than six years. The case of Namazi and his son, both dual U.S.-Iranian citizens, has received …

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 …

Iran arrests 3rd outspoken filmmaker in escalating crackdown
2 years, 5 months ago

Iran arrests 3rd outspoken filmmaker in escalating crackdown

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran has arrested an internationally renowned filmmaker, several newspapers reported Tuesday, the third Iranian director to be locked up in less than a week as the government escalates a crackdown on the country’s celebrated cinema industry. Panahi has won multiple festival awards, including the 2015 Berlin Golden Bear for “Taxi,” a wide-ranging meditation on poverty, …

US journalist freed in Lebanon after call by rights groups
3 years, 1 month ago

US journalist freed in Lebanon after call by rights groups

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Lebanese authorities freed Wednesday a freelance American journalist who was detained in Beirut last month. Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International said Homsi was arrested without a judicial order on Nov. 16 by members of Lebanon’s General Security Directorate. “I feel good that I’m free but I shouldn’t have been arrested in the first place,” Homsi told The …

AP journalist Thein Zaw released from detention in Myanmar
3 years, 9 months ago

AP journalist Thein Zaw released from detention in Myanmar

Associated Press  

YANGON, Myanmar — Thein Zaw, a journalist for The Associated Press who was arrested more than three weeks ago while covering a protest against the coup in Myanmar, was released from detention on Wednesday. He told the AP that his mother told him through tears: “We thought we’d never see you again.” Thein Zaw had earlier said that the judge …

Michael White: US Navy veteran detained in Iran has been released, source says
4 years, 7 months ago

Michael White: US Navy veteran detained in Iran has been released, source says

CNN  

Washington CNN — Michael White, an American detained in Iran, was released on Thursday after more than a year in custody in a deal with Tehran. His mother, Joanne White, confirmed in a statement that he has been freed, saying “the nightmare is over.” As part of the deal to free Michael White, the US agreed to release Matteo Taerri, …

Iran releases Australian travel-blogging couple detained on spying charges after 'very sensitive negotiations'
5 years, 3 months ago

Iran releases Australian travel-blogging couple detained on spying charges after 'very sensitive negotiations'

Firstpost  

An Australian travel-blogging couple detained in Iran on spying charges have been released and returned home, Canberra said on Saturday. Sydney: An Australian travel-blogging couple detained in Iran on spying charges have been released and returned home, Canberra said on Saturday, amid reports that an Iranian student has been freed in Australia and flown back to Tehran. Australian foreign minister …

Iran spy TV show glorifies hard-liners imprisoning reporter
5 years, 5 months ago

Iran spy TV show glorifies hard-liners imprisoning reporter

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — The Farsi caption has unfurled across the black screen of a channel of Iranian state television every night for days now, promising viewers that what they are about to witness is “based on a real case.” But the slick graphics, chase scenes and gunfights of “Gando” serve a far different purpose — trying to offer justification of …

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