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Japan's Nikkei sinks as oil breaches $100 on Hormuz escalation

Japan's Nikkei share average slumped on Thursday as global markets felt pressure from oil breaching $100 per barrel amid widening Middle East conflict. Iran said it attacked 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. sank five Iranian oil tankers.

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Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Thursday as global markets came under pressure after oil moved above the $100-per-barrel level amid a widening Middle East conflict. S. sank five Iranian oil tankers.