Japanese national released on bail after Iran detention
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- Japan's top government spokesperson announced the release on bail of a Japanese national detained in Iran since January.
- Channel News Asia and Straits Times Asia both confirmed Tokyo's statement regarding the Japanese national's freedom.
Why it matters: One Japanese national detained in Iran has been released on bail, ending a detention that began in January.
