A 16-year-old Iranian national residing in the Milan province has been arrested under a pre-trial detention order issued by Milan’s preliminary investigations judge (GIP). He stands accused of “propaganda and apology for terrorism, as well as training for terrorist purposes,” aggravated by the use of digital communication channels.
Publicly identifying himself as the “nightmare of skyscrapers” – an explicit reference to the September 11, 2001 attacks – the minor published extensive content glorifying the Islamic State and jihadist attacks. His posts included training materials and open incitement to martyrdom. He sent direct links to ISIS propaganda sites to his numerous followers.
Investigations revealed the teenager had progressively abandoned his original Shia Muslim faith to embrace the Islamic State’s cause. He contacted an individual abroad seeking contact with an ISIS representative, expressing willingness to film a loyalty pledge video.
“The investigation,” stated the Milan Police Headquarters (Questura), “conducted by Milan State Police, AISI [Domestic Intelligence Agency], and AISE [External Intelligence Agency], stems from constant monitoring of online radical environments. This monitoring has been further intensified due to the worsening international geopolitical situation, aiming to prevent and counter the spread of content potentially conducive to violent actions and self-radicalization phenomena.”
Key translation choices & stylistic notes:**
**Professional Style:** Uses formal terminology (“pre-trial detention,” “stands accused,” “glorifying,” “incitement to martyrdom,” “expressing willingness”).
**Active Voice:** Prefers active constructions (“has been arrested,” “stands accused,” “published,” “sent,” “revealed,” “contacted”).
**Conciseness:** Combines related clauses for flow while preserving all facts.
**Terminology:** Accurately translates legal terms (“custodia cautelare” = “pre-trial detention”, “gip” = “preliminary investigations judge (GIP)”).
**Cultural Reference:** Explicitly explains the meaning of “incubo dei grattacieli” (“nightmare of skyscrapers”) by mentioning 9/11.
**Source Attribution:** Clearly attributes the quote to the Questura.
**Context:** Includes the rationale for intensified monitoring (“worsening international geopolitical situation”).
**Formatting:** Adheres strictly to the requested “Title:” and “News:” prefixes. Copyright notice retained.