# Asian shares mostly gain as oil prices hold steady amid increased US pressure on Iran

https://mins.news/en/item/31411

- The Associated Press, 2026-08-25 09:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://bit.ly/4gR0WEw

> Asian shares were mostly higher after U.S. stocks ended mixed. Investors were looking ahead to potentially market-moving events later in the week as the United States increased pressure on Iran, while oil prices remained steady.

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