Italy releases Iranian man wanted by US over drone attack in Jordan

12/01/2025 18:53 The Guardian

Mohammad Abedini detained on US warrant three days before Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was arrested in IranItaly has released an Iranian citizen wanted by the US over a drone attack in Jordan that killed three Americans a year ago, after the Italian justice minister asked a court to revoke his arrest.Mohammad Abedini has already returned to Iran, Iranian state TV said on Sunday afternoon. Continue reading...

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