Italy Revokes Arrest of Iranian Citizen Amid Diplomatic Tensions

Italy's justice minister requests to revoke the arrest of Iranian Mohammad Abedini wanted by the U.S. for a deadly drone attack, amid negotiations for an Italian journalist's release.

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Italy’s justice minister asks court to release an Iranian held on a US warrant

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Italy's justice minister seeks to revoke the arrest of an Iranian based on a US warrant

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Italy releases Iranian citizen held on a US warrant over drone attack in Jordan

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Overview

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Italy's justice minister intervenes to revoke the arrest warrant for Mohammad Abedini, wanted by the U.S. for supplying drone technology linked to a fatal attack. Abedini is set to return to Iran after the case raised speculation about Italian journalist Cecilia Sala's detention in Iran. Officials cite extradition treaty conflicts as grounds for his release. Diplomatic discussions with Iran and the U.S., emphasized by Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, appear pivotal in the unfolding events.

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