TOKYO — Japan On Wednesday Demanded That Iran Release One Of Its Citizens Who Has Been Detained Since Last Month, Government Officials Said, Feb. 25, 2026.

Japan’s Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Masanao Ozaki Told Reporters That Tokyo “Is Demanding The Person’s Early Release,” According To Kyodo News.

The Japanese Citizen Was Detained By Iranian Authorities On Jan. 20, Ozaki Said, Without Disclosing The Individual’s Identity.

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Tokyo’s Response Followed A Report By The U.S.-Funded Radio Free Europe On Tuesday That Iran Had Arrested The Tehran Bureau Chief Of Japanese Public Broadcaster NHK.

The Report Said The Individual Was Being Held At Evin Prison In Tehran.

Iranian Authorities Had Not Issued Any Official Comment On The Matter As Of Press Time.

Ozaki Said The Japanese Government Has Been “In Touch With The Detained National And The Family, While Providing Necessary Support.”

When Asked About The Detention Of Its Staff Member, NHK Said: “We Always Prioritize The Safety Of Our Staff Members, And There Is Nothing We Can Answer At This Moment.”