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For the moment, Abedini’s position remains unchanged,
Milan prosecutor Francesca Nanni told reporters
I have only cried three times in my life, ... During this period, I had the impression that a game of chess was being played, but there were more than just two players.”
he said, addingI have been told by an Italian political source Trump agreed not to protest — once he is in office — if Italy releases Abedini in return for Iran freeing Sala.
Ahmad Rafat, an Italian-Iranian journalist based in Britain, said
A conversation about patriarchy in Tehran
Her last post on X before her arrest was a link to her latest podcast episode, which she captionedNow you just need to stay serene, don't say anything — I am here to thank you and tell you that you were strong.
According to The Times, she told Sala at the airport
Cecilia can now embrace her family and colleagues once again."
Premier Meloni said in a statement on social media
She was excited and very happy. I told her: 'See you in Rome.'
Her partner, Daniele Ranieri, who is also a journalist, said
I want to express my gratitude to everyone who helped make Cecilia's return possible,
said Italian Prime Minister Giorgia MeloniThanks to intense work on diplomatic and intelligence channels, our compatriot has been released by the Iranian authorities and is returning to Italy,
the statement added
The President personally informed the journalist’s parents during a phone call that took place a few minutes ago,
the prime minister’s office statedCecilia was in Iran, with a regular visa, to report on a country she knows and loves, a country in which information is suffocated by repression,
the newspaper said