Italian Reporter’s Ordeal in Iranian Prison: ‘I Was Trapped in a Game’

Cecilia Sala found herself in the middle of Iran’s hostage diplomacy.

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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.

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Italian Justice Ministry Moves to Release Iranian Man Sought by the U.S.

The request to revoke the man’s arrest came only days after Iran released an Italian journalist being held in Tehran.

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Italy Says Cecilia Sala, Journalist Detained by Iran, Has Been Released

Cecilia Sala, 29, who was detained last month while on a reporting trip, was on a plane home, the Italian government announced.

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