Asian Markets Crash as US Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran Over Strait of Hormuz

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1The Nikkei 225 crashed by over 2,000 points, while the South Korean Kospi sank by 6%.

2Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face the 'obliteration' of its power facilities.

3Iran warned that any US strike would lead to attacks on US energy infrastructure in the Gulf and a longer shutdown of the Strait.

Asian equity markets experienced a massive sell-off, with the Nikkei 225 plunging by more than 2,000 points in a single session. South Korea’s KOSPI index also sank by 6% as geopolitical tensions triggered widespread panic and a flight to safety among global investors. The turmoil follows a 48-hour ultimatum issued by US President Donald Trump, demanding that Iran fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face the destruction of its power facilities. In response, Tehran cautioned that any US military action would be met with strikes against American energy infrastructure in the Gulf and a prolonged shutdown of the strategic waterway. This escalation has heightened fears of a long-term disruption to global oil supplies and energy security. Analysts expect extreme volatility to persist across global markets as the deadline approaches and military posturing intensifies.

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