Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist, was released from Iran after three weeks of detention. Her arrest coincided with the detention of Iranian engineer Mohammad Abedini in Italy, linked to a U.S. extradition request. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced her return, attributing it to diplomatic efforts. Sala's case highlighted the complications of international relations and the use of prisoners as bargaining chips, echoing past hostage situations. Advocacy group Reporters Without Borders celebrated her release while urging the release of other detained journalists in Iran.