Iranian Engineer Released from Italian Detention

Italy has released Iranian national Mohammad Abedini, who was detained under a US warrant for allegedly supplying drone technology used in a deadly attack that killed three American soldiers in Jordan. The Italian Justice Minister, Carlo Nordio, requested the court to revoke Abedini's arrest, citing a lack of equivalent charges in Italian law, which voided the possibility of extradition. This diplomatic maneuver follows the recent release of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from Iran, leading to speculation about a potential deal between the two nations. Iran has announced that Abedini will return home shortly, while denying any connection between his case and Sala's release. The incident has highlighted the complex diplomatic relations between Italy, Iran, and the United States, as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni navigates pressures at home and abroad. Abedini's lawyer expressed relief at the decision, emphasizing his client's faith in justice.