Asian stocks drop at open after Iran strikes

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Published On: 02 Mar 2026, 09:44

TOKYO, March 2, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Asian stocks dropped in early trade Monday on the back of fears for the global economy following US-Israeli attacks on Iran over the weekend.

Tokyo's key Nikkei 225 index was down 2.07 percent at 57,628.07.

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