The Guardian and Factnameh reveal medical imaging from Iranian hospitals, showing catastrophic injuries inflicted on protesters during January crackdowns, highlighting...
Read More
Cecilia Sala freed thanks also to Elon Musk’s intervention
According to the New York Times, the American billionaire played a role in the journalist’s release in Iran
According to the New York Times, Cecilia Sala, a journalist detained in Iran, was freed thanks to the intervention of Elon Musk. The journalist’s fiancé, Daniele Raineri, reportedly asked the American tycoon for help directly, following a meeting Musk had had with the Iranian ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, a month before Sala’s arrest. Musk would then contact the ambassador again, using diplomatic channels, to try to facilitate the journalist’s release.
Musk’s role in international diplomacy
The New York Times points out that Musk, increasingly active on the international scene, has been in contact with Iranian diplomats, although his direct involvement in Sala’s cause remains unclear. His closeness to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who recently met Trump at Mar-a-Lago, may have played an indirect role in facilitating his interaction with the Iranian regime. However, Meloni herself has stated that she does not know whether Musk played a direct role in the release of Sala, claiming to have no knowledge of it.
Daniele Raineri’s involvement
Daniele Raineri, Cecilia Sala’s boyfriend, said he sought Musk’s help through an intermediary, Andrea Stroppa, an IT expert and acquaintance of the billionaire. Raineri said he thought of Musk after reading that there was a ‘channel’ between the billionaire and Iranian diplomats. The message Raineri sent to Stroppa on 29 December led to Musk’s awareness of Sala’s case, although it is unclear whether Musk’s intervention was instrumental in his release.
THE LATEST NEWS
Middle East: Risk of Imminent US Strike on Iran
19 Febbraio 2026
In recent days, tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated, with the US increasing military presence and Iran...
Read More
Oil price above $71 amid tensions in the Middle East
19 Febbraio 2026
Oil price rises due to US-Iran tensions: Brent rises to $71.30 per barrel as markets fear a prolonged conflict and...
Read More
Trump long-term plan for Venezuela oil sector: strategy and risks
18 Febbraio 2026
Washington signals a multi-year strategy after Maduro’s removal while industry leaders and analysts warn about costs, risks and political uncertainty...
Read More
European Commission leaks crackdown after internal concerns
18 Febbraio 2026
Internal information leaks inside the EU executive trigger new discipline measures for commissioners as transparency tensions resurface in Brussels The...
Read More
Iran Threat: Supreme Leader Signals Risk to US Warships
17 Febbraio 2026
Tehran’s Supreme Leader issues a direct warning as US aircraft carriers deploy to the Gulf amid nuclear negotiations Warning over...
Read More
(Photo: © AndKronos)
Condividi su:
-
Primo Piano15 ore agoGB, arrestato e poi rilasciato ex principe Andrea: accuse legate al caso Epstein
-
Flash20 ore agoTentato rapimento in pista di pattinaggio a Scandicci, paura per un bambino
-
News17 ore agoOmicidio a Scandicci: fermato uomo per la decapitazione di Silke Sauer
-
International-News18 ore agoIran Protests: Radiographs Show Devastating Wounds