Japan Journalist Freed on Bail in Iran, Cannot Leave Country

A Japanese citizen detained in Iran since January has been released on bail, officials confirmed. The individual, reportedly Shinnosuke Kawashima, NHK’s Tehran bureau chief, was arrested amid anti-government protests spurred by deepening economic hardship in Iran. While free from custody, the journalist is still barred from leaving the country and faces charges related to national security, with a trial expected. The arrest underscores tensions in Iran, where widespread demonstrations erupted ea