Tokyo, March 22, 2026 (AFP) - Japan FM says Iran released one of two detained Japanese nationals

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Japan's foreign minister said Sunday that one of two Japanese nationals detained in Iran has been released. The person, who has not been publicly identified, was released on Wednesday and will be returning to Japan, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi told a political talk show programme on Fuji Television. The individual had been taken into custody in Iran in June, according to Japanese media. Iran released the person after deciding the individua......

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