TOKYO — Japanese officials confirmed Wednesday that one of their citizens has been held in Iranian custody since late January, with Tokyo now calling for the person’s immediate freedom.
Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Masanao Ozaki acknowledged the detention during questioning about international media coverage of the situation, stating the Japanese citizen was taken into custody on January 20th. Ozaki declined to provide additional information about the case, referencing privacy concerns.
According to Ozaki, Japanese officials are maintaining communication with both the detained individual and their relatives while offering appropriate assistance.
