Italian Journalist Cecilia Sala Arrested in Tehran While Filming Report
Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist, was arrested in Tehran while working on a report. The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the arrest, stating that Sala had contacted her family and the Italian embassy. She was detained by police last Thursday and had hoped that keeping the arrest quiet would aid her release, which has not occurred. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is closely monitoring the situation and efforts are underway to clarify the legal circumstances surrounding her arrest.