European powers urge Iran to release British tanker

European powers urge Iran to release a British-flagged tanker it seized in the Strait of Hormuz in what Britain called a "dangerous" move.

And, we go live to Japan where an election is taking place for half the seats in the country's upper house.

Joining Paul Henley to discuss these and other issues are Emma Bullimore, an arts, television and entertainment journalist, and John Nilsson-Wright, a specialist on Japan and East Asia at Cambridge University and the Royal Institute of International Affairs.

(Picture: UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt arrives as government ministers meet to discuss deepening Iran crisis. Credit: Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)