Iran Conflict Sends Asian Markets Tumbling Amid Energy Supply Fears

Asian shares declined significantly on Tuesday, rattled by the growing conflict in Iran and its looming threat to global energy supplies. South Korea experienced a sharp drop of 4.8% upon reopening after a holiday, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 sank 2.1%, signaling deep investor anxiety about disruptions to critical oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.Why Are Asia’s Markets So Vulnerable?The upheaval in the Middle East is more than distant news—it directly impacts America's allies and trading partners across Asia who rely heavily on imported oil passing through contested maritime corridors. Japan, known for its resource scarcity, has seen energy stocks...