Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, detained for three weeks in Iran, is freed after diplomatic efforts.

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was released from Iranian custody and is returning home after being detained for three weeks. Sala, a 29-year-old reporter, was arrested on December 19 in Tehran while working under a regular journalistic visa. Her release followed intensive diplomatic efforts by Italy. The timing coincides with the arrest of Iranian engineer Mohammad Abedini in Italy, wanted by the US, though Iran denies any connection between the two cases.

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