US equities fell Friday, extending a four-week decline, as concerns over the Iran conflict and potential US moves against Kharg Island weighed on sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.97% to 45,574.92, the S&P 500 fell 1.51%, and the Nasdaq Composite slid 2%. Oil prices remained elevated, with Brent near $105 a barrel and WTI around $97, amid continued Iranian attacks in the Persian Gulf and market fears of supply disruptions. Analysts noted ongoing damage could keep oil prices h

US equities fell Friday, extending a four-week decline, as concerns over the Iran conflict and potential US moves against Kharg Island weighed on sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.97% to 45,574.92, the S&P 500 fell 1.51%, and the Nasdaq Composite slid 2%. Oil prices remained elevated, with Brent near $105 a barrel and WTI around $97, amid continued Iranian attacks in the Persian Gulf and market fears of supply disruptions. Analysts noted ongoing damage could keep oil prices high.