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U.S. Stocks Open Slightly Lower as Middle East Situation Creates Uncertainty

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Published May 21, 2026 11:01 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:57 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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U.S.
stocks opened slightly lower on the 21st after a Reuters report stated that Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei had ordered a ban on shipping enriched uranium abroad.
The news diminished hopes for progress in talks between Washington and Tehran, impacting market sentiment.

U.S. stocks opened slightly lower on the 21st after a Reuters report stated that Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei had ordered a ban on shipping enriched uranium abroad. The news diminished hopes for progress in talks between Washington and Tehran, impacting market sentiment.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605210379.aspx Distributor: CNA (Central News Agency)
Published: May 21, 2026

(CNA, New York, 21st, Comprehensive Foreign Report) U.S. stocks opened slightly lower today after an earlier Reuters report stated that Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, had ordered a ban on shipping enriched uranium abroad, diminishing hopes for progress in talks between Washington and Tehran. The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened down 25.5 points, or 0.05%, at 49,983.80. The S&P 500 opened down 22.2 points, or 0.30%, at 7,410.78. The Nasdaq Composite opened down 126.7 points, or 0.48%, at 26,143.62. (Translator: Chen Yen-chun)

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FAQ

為何美國股市開盤會下跌？

根據報導，主要原因是伊朗最高領袖下令禁止濃縮鈾運至國外，此舉使美伊和談取得進展的希望消退，引發市場對地緣政治風險的擔憂。

報導中提到的伊朗領導人是誰？

報導中提及的伊朗最高領袖是穆吉塔巴．哈米尼（Mojtaba Khamenei）。

美國三大指數開盤表現如何？

道瓊工業指數開盤小跌25.5點（0.05%），標準普爾500指數小挫22.2點（0.30%），那斯達克指數則下滑126.7點（0.48%）。

此事件對美伊關係有何潛在影響？

新聞指出，這項發展使得華府與德黑蘭和談取得進展的希望有所消退。

這則新聞的最初消息來源是？

中央社的報導引述了路透社（Reuters）的稍早報導。

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