Italian Journalist Cecilia Sala Detained in Iran

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, 29, has been detained in Iran's notorious Evin prison since December 19, sparking diplomatic concerns from Italy as the government seeks clarity on her legal situation. Sala, who is a reporter for Il Foglio and produces a podcast, was in Iran with a valid visa to cover local stories, including interviews with women protesting against conservative values. Despite being allowed two phone calls, the official reasons for her detention remain unclear, and Iran has yet to formally acknowledge her arrest. Italian officials, including Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and Ambassador Paola Amadei, have visited Sala and reported she is in good health, although she is in solitary confinement. The Italian government has emphasized that