ROME (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Iran has confirmed that it has arrested Italian journalist Cecilia Sala for “violating Islamic law”. This was reported by state media. “Cecilia Sala, an Italian citizen, traveled to Iran on December 13, 2024 with a journalist visa and was arrested on December 19, 2024 for violating the law of the Islamic Republic of Iran”, Tehran’s IRNA agency reported, citing the General Department of Foreign Media of Iran’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Orientation.
“The arrest was carried out in accordance with current legislation and the Italian embassy was informed. She was granted consular access and telephone contact with her family”, the agency explained.
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