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Chinese stocks slip as Iran conflict and oil price surge weigh on investor sentiment

Market sentiment remained weak as strong statements from leaders in Tehran and Washington suggested that the conflict is unlikely to ease soon after nearly two weeks of fighting. Concerns also grew after oil prices jumped, following Irans new supreme leader Mojtaba Khameneis pledge to keep the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed. At the same time, Tehran has stepped up attacks on regional oil and transportation infrastructure, raising fears of higher global inflation.