China's ChiNext Index fell 7.48% intraday, the Shenzhen Composite Index dropped 5.65%, and the Shanghai Composite Index declined 3%.

An Iranian army spokesman said Iran would take unexpected countermeasures if the US president continues to pursue adventurous, malicious policies that violate unilateral agreements.

House Republicans on Thursday pushed a $95 billion budget resolution at President Trump’s request, allocating new defense funds for the war with Iran, agricultural aid, and sweeping voting-rule changes ahead of November’s midterms. The GOP-controlled House Budget Committee approved the resolution, clearing the way for a full House vote as soon as next week; if passed, it would clear the path for a special budget reconciliation bill that could pass the Senate by simple majority rather than the usual 60-vote threshold.