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Japan confirms release of national held by Iran

Tokyo confirmed Tuesday that Iran freed a Japanese national held since January; Kyodo News reported the person is believed to be NHK’s Tehran bureau chief.

Published Apr 6, 2026, 9:44 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Tokyo said Tuesday that Iran freed a Japanese national who had been detained since January. Kyodo News reported the individual is believed to be the Tehran bureau chief for broadcaster NHK.

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