Global markets recoil as Marco Rubio warns war in Iran could stretch for weeks - Financial Times

Global markets experienced a sharp sell-off as investors reacted to warnings from Marco Rubio regarding the duration of a conflict in Iran. Rubio stated that military operations could stretch for weeks, contradicting hopes for a swift resolution. The Financial Times reports that energy prices are spiking while equity indices across Asia, Europe, and the US are showing marked volatility as the geopolitical situation in the Middle East deteriorates.