Iran Arrests Japan Public Broadcaster's Bureau Chief In Tehran

RFE
24 Feb 2026, 21:56 GMT+10

Iran has arrested the bureau chief of Japan's public broadcaster, NHK World, and transferred him to Tehrans notorious Evin Prison, two sources told RFE/RL's Radio Farda.

It is unclear when Shinnosuke Kawashima was arrested or the charges against him, although sources said he was taken to Evin Prison on February 23.

Kawashima is being held in Ward 7 of Evin Prison, where political prisoners are usually incarcerated, one of the sources said.

NHK did not immediately respond to Radio Farda's request for comment. Iranian officials have not announced the arrest of Kawashima, who previously served as NHK's bureau chief inJakarta.

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