Seoul shares open lower amid Iran peace talks uncertainty (opens original article in a new tab)

South Korean stocks opened lower as U.S.-Iran peace talks faced uncertainty following Trump's threats, with Iran threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz over Israel's actions in Lebanon.

• South Korean stocks opened lower due to uncertainty over U.S.-Iran peace talks
• U.S. President Trump's threats on Iran led to halted negotiations in Switzerland
• Iran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz over Israel's military campaign in Lebanon