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Nikkei average falls over 3% as stock markets dive across Asia
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran shows no signs of ending, with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz causing global energy supply disruptions. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)
JADA NAGUMO
March 23, 2026 10:56 JST
Updated on March 23, 2026 16:43 JST
TOKYO — Japanese stocks took a big hit on Monday as investors continued to fret over the conflict in the Middle East amid escalating threats.
