The case of the prominent Italian journalist detained in Iran is a test for Italy’s government as it gets caught up in Iran’s shadow war with the U.S.

Iran confirmed the arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala for "violating the laws of the Islamic Republic", Iran's official IRNA news agency reported on Monday.

The family fears that the media debate could complicate the young woman's situation in Iran.

The arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has led to a diplomatic rift between Rome and Tehran, while US emerges as the third player. On US' warrant, Italy had earlier arrested an Iranian national.

Iran on Monday officially confirmed the arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, State media reported. Rome-born Sala, 29, Il Foglio's freelance correspondent and a podcaster for Chioa News, was reportedly arrested and taken to Tehran's notorious Evin Prison on December 19,

Italy’s foreign ministry says an Italian journalist who was reporting in Tehran has been detained by the Iranian police

Italy is working “tirelessly” to bring home a journalist who has been under arrest in Iran for more than a week, the country said on Friday.

Prominent Italian journalist and podcaster Cecilia Sala has been arrested in Iran and incarcerated in Tehran's infamous Evin prison.

Iran confirmed on December 30th the detention of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, 29, who has been held in Tehran’s Evin Prison since December 19. Sala’s arrest came six days after she entered the country with a valid journalist visa.