The Nikkei index fell by 1.4%, dragged down by electronics and automotive stocks.

As uncertainty surrounding the Iran conflict continues, the Japanese stock market fell in early trading after a significant rise on Friday. Electronics and automotive stocks led the decline. Murata Manufacturing dropped 5.1%, and Toyota Motor declined 4.7%. The dollar stands at 157.62 yen, a significant drop from 160.33 yen at the Tokyo market close on Friday, following a joint intervention by Japan and the U.S. to buy yen. Investors are closely watching developments in the Middle East. The Nikkei index fell 1.4% to 63,445.53 points.