Japanese national believed to be NHK journalist detained in Iran released on bail
Published on: April 7, 2026, 3:32 p.m. | Source: Daily Excelsior
TOKYO, Apr 7: Japan’s top government spokesperson said Tuesday a Japanese national who had been detained in Iran since January has been released on bail. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara told reporters in Tokyo that the release was confirmed Monday and that Japan is demanding a full release from Iranian authorities. He said the Japanese ambassador to Iran, Tamaki Tsukada, met the person released and confirmed that he was in good health without providing further details. The person is believed […]
