Japan Confirms Second Citizen Detained in Iran, Seeks Immediate Release

Japan announced on March 6, 2026, that a second Japanese national is detained in Iran, urging their immediate release. The Japanese Foreign Ministry confirmed the detainee is safe but did not disclose details about the arrest timing or identity. This follows the earlier detention of NHK's Tehran bureau chief, Shinnosuke Kawashima, arrested on January 20 by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Japan continues diplomatic efforts to secure their release amid regional tensions after recent US and Israeli military strikes on Iran.