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

Italy's Justice Minister has requested an appeals court to revoke the arrest of Mohammad Abedini, an Iranian citizen wanted by the U.S. For a drone attack that killed three Americans in Jordan.
Abedini was arrested on a U.S. Warrant on December 16, just before Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was detained in Iran.
The Justice Ministry stated that the potential charge against Abedini does not align with Italian law, making extradition unlikely.
Sala's release was linked to diplomatic negotiations involving Italy and the U.S., as confirmed by Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni.

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