Nikkei up 1.9pc, Kospi adds 2.6pc as Asian shares pump on Iran-US talks (opens original article in a new tab)

Asian shares rose on optimism from Iran-US peace talks, with Japan's Nikkei up 1.9% and South Korea's Kospi adding 2.6% as oil prices fell.

• Asian share markets rose on optimism from Iran-US peace talks
• Japan's Nikkei increased 1.9% and South Korea's Kospi gained 2.6%
• Brent crude futures fell 0.4% amid mixed market reactions