1 of 2 Japanese Nationals Detained in Iran Released, Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Says
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi
11:48 JST, March 22, 2026
One of two Japanese nationals detained in Iran was released on Wednesday, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Sunday morning.
The person is due to arrive in Japan shortly, Motegi said during a Fuji TV program on the day.
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