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Japan demands swift release of national detained in Iran

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Japan’s Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Masanao Ozaki speaks during a press conference during the prime minister’s office in Tokyo, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. (Kyodo News via AP)
Japan’s Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Masanao Ozaki speaks during a press conference during the prime minister’s office in Tokyo, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. (Kyodo News via AP)
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