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Italy on security alert after US strikes on Iran

June 23, 2025June 23, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is on heightened security alert following US airstrikes on nuclear targets in Iran over the weekend.

Iran situation at G7 dominated talks. Credit: G7 Instagram

Meloni urges Iran nuclear talks and Gaza ceasefire at G7

June 18, 2025June 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni has called for renewed negotiations to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power at the G7, warning of the risk of escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Abedini Najafabadi Mohammad currently held in Milan

Abedini Released by Italian Authorities

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Justice Minister Carlo Nordio requested the Milan Court of Appeals to revoke the arrest of Iranian citizen Mohammad Abedini Najafabadi. The decision to release him was confirmed on Sunday, and he has since returned to Iran.

Cecilia Sala’s Return to Italy

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Cecilia Sala’s return to Italy was an emotional affair. She was greeted by her partner, parents and the PM and Foreign Minister.

Journalist Sala who is being held in Tehran prison

Breaking News: Journalist Cecilia Sala Returning to Italy

January 8, 2025January 8, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Journalist Cecilia Sala is returning to Italy. She has been detained in Iran since 19 December 2024.

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala and Iranian Mohammad Abedini Najafabadi

Iranian Authorities Investigate Italian Journalist Cecilia Sala’s Arrest

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Iran’s Foreign Ministry confirmed an ongoing investigation into Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, arrested on 19 December in Tehran.

Celecilia Sala, Italian journalist. Credit: ANDREA MEROLA AFP

Italy working with US and Iran to attain release of Cecilia Sala

January 3, 2025January 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala remains detained in Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison under harsh conditions, following her arrest on 16 December, 2024. Sala, a 29-year-old freelance correspondent for Il Foglio and podcaster for Chora News, was accused of breaching Islamic law.

Italy works to secure release of journalist Sala

December 29, 2024December 29, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni is closely monitoring the case of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, held in Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison since 19 December. According to Palazzo Chigi, Meloni is actively collaborating with Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and Cabinet Secretary Alfredo Mantovano to bring Sala home.

Cecilia Sala working on her podcast. Credit: Facebook

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala held in Tehran prison

December 28, 2024December 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was arrested on 19 December by Tehran police, the Italian Foreign Ministry confirmed on Friday. Sala is reportedly being held in the Iranian capital’s notorious Evin Prison.