TOKYO: Japan’s government said Wednesday that a Japanese national has been detained in Tehran since January and demanded the Iranian authorities release them swiftly.
Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Masanao Ozaki, asked about foreign media reports about the case, only confirmed that the Japanese citizen was taken into custody on Jan. 20 but gave no further details, citing privacy issues.
Ozaki said the government is in contact with the detainee and their family members, while providing necessary support.
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Japan demands the swift release of a Japanese national detained in Iran
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Japan demands the swift release of a Japanese national detained in Iran
- Ozaki did not share details about the person, citing privacy concerns
- He says the government is staying in contact with the detainee and the person’s family
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