Tensions between Iran and the U.S. on Wednesday sent Asian stocks lower overnight, and European equity markets look set to follow suit.

London's FTSE 100 looks set to open 0.3% lower, per IG data, while France's Cac 40 is slated to open 0.25% lower and Germany's Dax is seen opening flat.

(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks were poised for losses on Thursday as renewed clashes between the US and Iran added strain to a fragile ceasefire, while pushing oil prices higher.

"Financial markets shifted back into a risk-off mode as the US and Iran exchanged fire again," analysts from Westpac wrote in a research report.

Tensions between Iran and the U.S. on Wednesday sent Asian stocks lower overnight, and European equity markets look set to follow suit.

LONDON, June 5 : Shares slid on Friday as investors turned defensive ahead of the weekend, wary of the flare-up in Middle East hostilities with U.S.-Iran peace talks in limbo.The…

LONDON, June 5 : Shares wobbled on Friday as investors turned defensive ahead of the weekend, wary of the flare-up in Middle East hostilities with U.S.-Iran peace talks in…