Japan confirms second citizen detained in Iran, both safe; no details on arrests.

Japan confirmed the detention of a second citizen in Iran, stating both individuals are safe and in good health, though details about the arrest or its connection to the first detainee—NHK bureau chief Shinnosuke Kawashima, arrested Jan. 20—remain unclear. The Foreign Ministry said it has contacted both detainees since Feb. 28 U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran and is pushing for their release, with Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi raising the issue with Iran’s ambassador. Japan continues to support the detainees and their families amid heightened regional tensions.