A plane carrying Cecilia Sala, 29, landed at Rome’s Ciampino airport, where Premier Giorgia Meloni was on hand to welcome her alongside Sala's family.

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been released from detention in Iran and is on her way home, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s office said in a statement on Wednesday

Italian journalist and podcaster Cecilia Sala has been freed from detention in an Iranian prison, Italy’s government has confirmed. The office of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said she is on a flight back to Italy,

Sala’s release has been celebrated across Italy, with opposition leaders joining in commending the government’s efforts. Her family expressed relief and pride, with her father calling her composure and resilience exceptional.

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala had an emotional reunion with her boyfriend and her parents when she arrived in Italy after being released from detention in Iran. She was also welcomed back by Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni.