Asian shares slide while oil prices surge after Israel's strike on Iran

Markets in Asia opened lower early Friday while oil prices surged after Israel attacked Iran's capital amid the ramping up tensions over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program.

Asian shares slide while oil prices surge after Israel's strike on Iran
Specialist Glenn Carell works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

Markets in Asia opened lower early Friday while oil prices surged after Israel attacked Iran's capital amid the ramping up tensions over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program.

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