Asian Stocks Plunge as Middle East Tensions Escalate; Nikkei Down 3.5%
Asian stock markets experienced significant declines due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly after reports of an Israeli attack on Iranian soil. This geopolitical development has heightened concerns about a deeper conflict in the region, causing broad risk aversion among investors. Notably, Japan's Nikkei index fell by 3.5% as markets reacted to the increased instability.
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