Japanese Finance Minister: Will take all necessary measures to deal with exchange rate fluctuations According to a report by Golden Finance, Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama stated that as volatility intensifies following the attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel, Japan is monitoring financial markets with the highest level of vigilance and will take any necessary action to respond to the sharp fluctuations. Katayama told reporters on Tuesday, "We recognize that due to recent developments in the Middle East, there have been significant fluctuations in the financial markets. The government is closely and flexibly monitoring market trends with a high sense of urgency and will cooperate with overseas authorities to take all necessary measures At the time of Katayama's remarks, the once again tense geopolitical situation in the Middle East has made the market uneasy and intensified the pressure on the yen. As a major importer of energy in the region, Japan also needs to closely monitor fuel supply disruptions and their potential impact on prices and the economy. The weak yen is approaching a level that could trigger speculation of official intervention in the market. The Japanese yen against the US dollar fell below the 157 mark for the first time since early February on Monday, and traded around 157.52 in early Tuesday. Katayama stated that the government is monitoring market trends based on the joint statement signed by the United States and Japan in September last year. She stated that the agreement includes foreign exchange intervention as one of the optional options.