Not a one-for-one, but a bad for a good. Hostage taking works again. “Italy releases Iranian national detained on terrorism charges, Tehran says,” Iran International, 1-12-25.
“Iran Update, January 12, 2025,” ISW, 1-12-25.
Iran won this one. “Italy releases Iranian man wanted by U.S. over drone attack that killed 3 soldiers,” NPR, 1-12-25.