Asian stock markets plunge amid Trump’s ultimatum on Iran

Key indexes in Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong tumble as Iran threatens attacks on energy infrastructure across region.

Early report Major update Updated Mar 23, 2026, 1:56 AM UTC

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AlJazeera: Asian stock markets plunge amid Trump’s ultimatum on Iran.

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