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flag Australia's stock market dropped sharply amid global tensions over U.S. demands on Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

flag Australia's stock market plunged on Monday as global tensions rose following a U.S. ultimatum demanding Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or face military action. flag The S&P/ASX200 fell 1.56% to 8,297.3 and the All Ordinaries dropped 1.70% to 8,484.7, marking a 10% decline from recent highs and erasing $322 billion in market value since conflict began on February 28. flag Iran threatened to attack energy infrastructure and desalination plants in Gulf states hosting U.S. military bases. flag The sell-off reflects investor fears over potential disruptions to global energy supplies and regional instability.

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