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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Chan Ho-Him

Asian stocks slip and oil prices jump as Iran and US launch fresh attacks

South Korea Financial Markets - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Shares slipped in Asia and oil prices jumped Thursday as conflict escalated in the Middle East, with Iran and the U.S. launching fresh attacks.

U.S. futures edged higher.

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