
ROME — Italy on Sunday released an Iranian citizen wanted by the U.S. over a drone attack in Jordan that killed three Americans a year ago, after the Italian justice minister asked a court to revoke his arrest. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Mohammad Abedini has already returned to Iran, Iranian state TV said on Sunday afternoon.
Main Idea: Italy released Iranian citizen Mohammad Abedini, whom the United States wanted over a drone attack in Jordan that killed three Americans.
Key Points:
The release may worry US voters and families of the dead because a suspect in a deadly drone attack was freed before US extradition.
The deal may help secure the return of detained US citizens or journalists by giving US diplomats room to negotiate.
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Central figure released by Italy after being held on a U.S. warrant tied to the Jordan drone attack.
Italian prime minister whose diplomatic role and comments are central to the release of Cecilia Sala and Abedini.
Central U.S. agency that accused Abedini in connection with supplying drone technology used in the attack.
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