Government official: ``Welcome, agreement needs to be scrutinized'' US-Iran agreement

In an interview with NHK, a government official said, ``We welcome this as a concrete move toward calming the situation.However, the details of the agreement need to be scrutinized to see if it will actually ensure the safety of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, and we need to continue to monitor developments in the situation.The Japanese government remains committed to proceeding with diplomatic efforts in close cooperation with the international community.''