Japanese government officials announced Wednesday that one of their citizens has been held in Iranian custody and are pressing Tehran for the individual’s immediate freedom.
Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Masanao Ozaki revealed during his regular press conference that the detention occurred on January 20, though he declined to provide additional information about the circumstances or the identity of the person being held.
Japan has issued forceful appeals to Iranian officials for the prompt release of their detained citizen, according to Ozaki’s statements to reporters.
