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Last updated: 2026-03-04 00:43:07 ET
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Updated Mar 4, 2026 12:01 AM ET
Asian equities fell for a third consecutive session as the U.S.-Iran conflict widens, with Iranian drone swarms reportedly striking the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh and Dubai consulate. The Dow shed over 400 points Tuesday, and stock futures remain under pressure as Congress debates a war authorization vote, with Democrats calling the assault illegal.
Oil prices are surging — gas prices posted their largest single-day jump in four years — while equities across Asia and the U.S. continue to sell off. Defense analyst Cameron Chell warns Iran's asymmetric drone capability is inflicting exponentially higher costs on U.S. forces, signaling a prolonged conflict premium baked into energy markets.
The State Department has urged Americans to leave 14 Middle Eastern countries, with multiple U.S. embassies confirming they cannot facilitate evacuations — a stark signal of how rapidly the regional security architecture has deteriorated.
The U.S. Department of State has urged Americans to leave 14 countries across the Middle East amid the widening Iran war, but most flights have ...
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