Japan broadcaster NHK journalist detained in Iran, sources confirm
A senior director of the Tehran bureau of Japanese public broadcaster NHK has been arrested and transferred to Evin Prison, people familiar with the matter told Iran International.
One source told Iran International the journalist is currently being held in Ward 7 of Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison.
In a report earlier on Tuesday, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty identified the journalist as Shinnosuke Kawashima.
The exact date of his arrest and the charges against him remain unclear.
NHK did not immediately respond to Iran International’s request for comment.
