Asia-Pacific markets were set to climb on Wednesday as investors tracked escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Asia-Pacific markets were set to mostly decline as investors continued to monitor elevated oil prices and the latest developments in the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict.

Oil prices advanced on Tuesday as energy market participants monitored Middle East supply disruptions.

Asia-Pacific markets were set to climb on Wednesday as investors tracked escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Stocks tumble as attacks by Israel, Iran on critical energy infrastructure exacerbate fears for global energy supplies.