Asian markets down after attacks on Iran

Asian stock markets experienced a predominantly negative trading session on Wednesday, reacting to the U.S. military's recent attacks on Iran. The Japanese Nikkei 225 index fell by 0.7%, while the broader Topix index saw a 0.5% decrease. South Korea's Kospi index dropped significantly by 2.1%, and China's Shenzhen index was down 0.8%. In contrast, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index showed a gain of 1.7%.

The U.S. Central Command confirmed conducting multiple strikes in southern Iran, specifically in the Sirik and Qeshm coastal areas. These actions were stated to be a response to earlier attacks on foreign vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, an incident Iran has not officially claimed responsibility for. The timing of these attacks is notable, occurring despite a 60-day ceasefire announced in June.

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USA has attacked Iran

Separately, the report touches upon other developing news. Sweden is facing a high risk of wildfires in several regions, with SMHI issuing warnings for large parts of the country. Additionally, Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, was reportedly targeted by robot attacks overnight, resulting in explosions and fires in several buildings, according to Kyiv's mayor.

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Several explosions have been heard in Ukraine's capital Kyiv during the night towards Wednesday.