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Iran warns Italy that bilateral ties at risk if it bows to 'hostile' US demands over drone suspect

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Iran warns Italy that it risks harming bilateral relations if it bows to U.S. demands over drone suspect.

Italian journalist detained in Tehran detained on charges of violating the laws of the Islamic Republic .

Mohammad Abedini was arrested by Italian authorities at Milan ’s Malpensa airport on Dec. 16 .

He is accused of supplying drone technology to Iran that was used in a January 2024 attack in Jordan that killed three American troops.

The delicate diplomatic triangle poses something of a headache for the government of Premier Giorgia Meloni .

Milan ’s general prosecutor, Francesca Nanni , has opposed a motion for house arrest.

Traditionally, Iran has enjoyed calm diplomatic relations with Italy compared to other European nations such as Britain , France and Germany .