Why 'Big Short' investor Steve Eisman thinks the Israel-Iran conflict is good news for markets

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• The Israel-Iran conflict could be a positive for the stock market, Steve Eisman says.
• "The Big Short" investor said it would be a "disaster" if Iran developed and shared nuclear weapons.
• Eisman thinks markets are now focusing on how the conflict is impeding nuclear proliferation.

Famed investor Steve Eisman said sees a silver lining to the conflict between Israel and Iran, which has rattled markets as it stretches into its fifth day on Tuesday.