Iran Tensions Push Asian Shares Down, Oil Prices Fall
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- Iran ordered Indian ships to abort passage through the Strait of Hormuz, tightening maritime pressure.
- RBA issued a hawkish note, sending Australian equities lower amid the broader market wobble.
- Oil retreated as investors priced in heightened geopolitical risk, with crude prices slipping after the flare‑up.
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