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Iran Confirms Arrest of Italian Journalist Cecilia Sala on Visa Violations

Iranian authorities have confirmed the arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala in Tehran for allegedly violating laws during her professional stay with a journalist visa. Sala, who was detained on December 19, is currently isolated in Evin Prison. The Italian government has condemned the arrest as ‘unacceptable’, while several Western citizens remain detained in Iran, including a French couple accused of espionage. The case is now under investigation, although specific details regarding Sala’s alleged infraction have not been disclosed.

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