Italian Journalist Freed After Diplomatic Victory
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was released from detention in Iran after three weeks. Her release followed diplomatic efforts by Italy, involving discussions between Italy and Iran. The incident highlighted Italy's strategic relationships with the U.S. and Iran, and it was considered a diplomatic success for Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni.

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An Italian journalist, Cecilia Sala, has been freed after a three-week detention in Iran, marking a significant diplomatic triumph for Italy.
Premier Giorgia Meloni welcomed Sala at Rome's Ciampino airport, with her release seen as a testament to effective diplomatic engagement between Italy and Iran.
Sala's detention occurred amidst charges linked to an Iranian engineer, Mohammad Abedini, detained in Italy on a U.S. warrant. The incident underscored complex diplomatic negotiations involving multiple global players.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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