Journalist credits Musk with release from Iran
An Italian journalist detained in Iran whose fate became intertwined with that of an Iranian engineer wanted by the United States said she assumed she would have been held much longer and said her boyfriend's contact with Elon Musk might have been "fundamental" to her release.
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Italy releases Iranian citizen held on a U.S. warrant over drone attack in Jordan
ROME — Italy on Sunday released an Iranian citizen wanted ... Mohammad Abedini has already returned to Iran, Iranian state TV said on Sunday afternoon. He was scheduled to appear at a Milan court on Wednesday in connection with his bid for house arrest ...
Italian journalist detained in Iran says she expected to be held longer and praises Musk’s role
An Italian journalist detained in Iran whose fate became intertwined with that of an Iranian engineer wanted by the United States says she assumed she would have been held much longer.
Musk Said to Have Intervened to Help Free Italian Jailed in Iran
The Italian journalist was released soon after Elon Musk met with an Iranian ambassador, officials in Iran said. So was an Iranian detained in Italy who was wanted by the U.S.
Italy releases Iranian businessman wanted by US in deadly drone attack on troops
Iranian Mohammad Abedini was arrested in Italy last month at the behest of the US for supplying parts for drone used in 2024 attack.
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Italy frees Iranian held on US warrant days after release of journalist held in Tehran
Italy’s justice minister on Sunday asked an appeals court to revoke the arrest of an Iranian citizen wanted by the US over a 2024 drone attack in Jordan that killed three Americans. Mohammad
Why Italy's release of wanted Iranian is a win for Tehran and blow to US
The linked cases of Iranian engineer Mohammad Abedini and Italian reporter Cecilia Sala are the latest flashpoint between Tehran and Washington.
Iranian businessman arrested in Italy returns home
ROME (Reuters) -Iranian businessman Mohammad Abedini, who had been detained in Italy on a U.S. warrant, on Sunday left jail and returned to Iran after Rome's justice minister filed to revoke his arrest.
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Italy's justice minister seeks to revoke the arrest of an Iranian based on a U.S. warrant
Italy’s justice minister has asked an appeals court to revoke the arrest of an Iranian citizen wanted by the U.S. over a drone attack in Jordan that killed three Americans
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Musk played no part in release of journalist held in Iran, Italy says
ROME, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Elon Musk played no role in negotiations between Italy and Iran for the release of a journalist who was held in a Tehran prison, Italy's foreign minister said on Friday ...
Iranian businessman detained in Italy to return home in coming hours
Iranian businessman Mohammad Abedini, who was detained in Italy on a U.S. warrant, will return to Iran in the coming hours, the Iranian news agency Mizan said on Sunday, after Italy's justice minister filed to revoke his arrest.
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Iran welcomes return of national held in Italy in spat involving the US
The US had asked Italy to arrest and extradite the Iranian national for allegedly transferring drone technology.