Asian shares decline as hopes dim for resolution in Iran after Trump’s latest comments

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares dipped in Monday morning trading, as oil prices continued to climb after U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest comments dashed hopes for an early end to the war in Iran.

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 dropped 3.3% to 51,638.85 in morning trading. In Taiwan, the Taiex shed 2.6% to 32,663.07. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.7% to 8,366.20. South Korea’s Kospi dove 5.1% to 5,485.50. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng slipped 3.1% to 24,497.27, while the Shanghai Composite declined...