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

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

Oil prices jumped as markets react to escalating tensions after Qatar said Iranian missile strikes damaged a key liquefied natural gas export facility.

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

Asian technology stocks fell on Thursday as Iran's latest attacks on Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City and a surge in oil prices rattled investor sentiment.