BENGALURU: Most Gulf stock markets slipped in early Sunday trading as fears of a broader Iran-linked conflict weighed on investor sentiment after Yemen’s Houthis launched their first attacks on Israel since the conflict began and the US deployed additional forces to the Middle East. The Washington Post reported on Saturday that US officials said the Pentagon was making preparations for a potential multi-week ground operation in Iran, though it remained uncertain whether President Donald Trump would authorize the deployment of ground forces.

Investors are grappling with sharp divergence across the Gulf's markets, as the Iran conflict drives asset volatility in the region.

BENGALURU: Most Gulf stock markets slipped in early Sunday trading as fears of a broader Iran-linked conflict weighed on investor sentiment after Yemen’s Houthis launched their…

It comes after Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen joined the conflict by striking Israel over the weekend.