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Asian stocks extend rout as US–Israel strikes on Iran enter day 4

March 3, 2026

Asian stock markets continued to decline as the impact of US-Israeli military actions in Iran intensified, marking the fourth day of losses. The MSCI Asia-Pacific index fell by 1.5%, with significant drops in South Korea and Japan's major indices.

Asian stocks extend rout as US–Israel strikes on Iran enter day 4. Representational image/Pixabay

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MSCI's Asia-Pacific index dropped 1.5%.
South Korea's index fell by up to 4.1%.
Japan's Nikkei 225 declined by 2.3%.
The selloff reflects market concerns over US-Israel strikes on Iran.
This marks the second consecutive session of losses for Asian stocks.

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Asian stocks extend rout as US–Israel strikes on Iran enter day 4

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Asian stocks extend rout as US–Israel strikes on Iran enter day 4

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