Tehran says detention of Iranian in Italy amounts to 'hostage-taking'


(Reuters) - Iran said on Monday the detention of an Iranian national in Italy at the request of the U.S. amounted to hostage-taking.

Iranian businessman Mohammad Abedini was detained in Milan last month. He is wanted by the United States on suspicion of involvement in a drone strike against U.S. forces in Jordan. Iran has denied involvement.

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