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Asia-Pacific markets open lower on fresh Iran-U.S. tensions following clashes

CNBC · May 8, 2026, 12:11 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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  • Asia-Pacific markets opened lower Friday, as concerns grew over renewed hostilities between Iran and the U.S. amid a fragile ceasefire.
  • The U.S. and Iran traded fire in the Strait of Hormuz, with each side claiming the other initiated the attack.

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Asia-Pacific markets opened lower Friday, as concerns grew over renewed hostilities between Iran and the U.S. amid a fragile ceasefire.

The U.S. and Iran traded fire in the Strait of Hormuz, with each side claiming the other initiated the attack.

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