(Bloomberg) -- Asian equities eased from all-time highs after conflicting signals from the US and Iran on prospects for a deal to end the war. Crude oil gained.

Asian stocks saw gains moderate as US strikes in Iran overshadowed optimism for a potential deal. Crude oil advanced, reversing earlier declines, amid uncertainty over the Strait…

Asian stocks plummet and oil prices react sharply as fresh US strikes on Iran raise doubts about a potential peace deal in the Middle East.