Nikkei sinks over 5% after Trump threatens Iran over Strait of Hormuz

Mar 23, 2026 - 15:05
Nikkei sinks over 5% after Trump threatens Iran over Strait of Hormuz
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Nikkei stock index briefly sank over 5 percent Monday morning, as crude oil futures surged after U.S. President Donald Trump warn