Middle East Tensions Rise, European Stocks Fall, Oil Prices Climb

(Central News Agency, London, 3rd, comprehensive foreign report) Renewed attacks between the United States and Iran dashed market hopes for a near-term peace agreement, causing major European stock markets to close lower today, while international oil prices rose, approaching the $100 per barrel mark.

London's FTSE 100 index fell 41.21 points, or 0.40%, to close at 10,332.30.

Frankfurt's DAX index dropped 328.23 points, or 1.31%, to close at 24,795.94.

Paris's CAC 40 index fell 58.67 points, or 0.71%, to close at 8,150.42. (Editor: Chen Zhengjian) 1150604