Iran frees Italian journalist after diplomatic push by Meloni

• Iran Frees Italian Journalist Cecilia Sala

  Sala’s arrest in Tehran last month had sparked fears of a lengthy hostage crisis. Italy is expected to free Iranian businessman, wanted by the U.S., as part of a deal.
  
  The Wall Street Journal - 12h

• Italian journalist Cecilia Sala arrives in Rome after she was released from three weeks' detention in Iran

  Italian journalist Cecilia Sala arrives in Rome after she was released from three weeks' detention in Iran
  
  ABC News - 15h
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  Italian journalist Cecilia Sala released from Iran and returning home

  An Italian journalist detained in Iran since Dec. 19 has been freed
  
  ABC News - 20h
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  Italian journalist Cecilia Sala returns home after release from prison in Iran

  Sala, who had been held since 19 December, greeted by family members and Italian PM at Rome airport. Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist who was held in solitary confinement for almost three weeks ...
  
  The Guardian - 14h

• Iran frees Italian journalist held for three weeks with no explanation

  It's believed that Iran detained Italian journalist Cecilia Sala to use as a bargaining chip for the release of two Iranians held by Italy and the U.S.
  
  CBS News - 19h
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  Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed by Iran

  Reports said Sala had been held in solitary confinement in Tehran's notorious Evin prison.
  
  BBC News - 19h
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  Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed from Iran prison, Italy says

  Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been freed from detention in Iran and is flying home, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s office said in a statement.
  
  NBC News - 20h

• Italy, Caught Between U.S. and Iran, Seeks to Free Journalist

  The case of Cecilia Sala, who is detained in Iran, is a test for Italy’s government as it gets caught up in Tehran’s shadow war with the U.S.
  
  The Wall Street Journal - 5d
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  Italy summons Iran's ambassador to demand release of Italian journalist

  Italy has summoned Iran’s ambassador to demand the immediate release of an Italian journalist detained in Tehran
  
  ABC News - 6d

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