Japan government confirms release of national detained in Iran

Japan government confirms release of national detained in Iran

Japan Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara confirmed Monday that one of two Japanese nationals detained in Iran has safely returned to Japan. The individual, who had been held by Iranian authorities since 2025, arrived in the country Sunday in good health. The confirmation followed an announcement by Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, who stated Sunday that the release was secured Wednesday after repeated demands were made to Iranian Foreign M…