Italian Justice Ministry Moves to Release Iranian Man Sought by the U.S.

Italy’s justice minister has requested the revocation of the arrest of Iranian man Mohammad Abedini Najafabadi, sought by the U.S. for allegedly providing material used in a drone attack that killed American soldiers. Despite the U.S. requesting his extradition, Italy has not confirmed his release or departure from the country. The Italian Justice Ministry cited lack of grounds for extradition and a discrepancy in crimes punishable in both countries as reasons for not extraditing Abedini.

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