Japan stocks surge to new high amid potential deal to end Iran war

Nikkei Asia | May 6, 2026, 9:04 p.m. | Original

TOKYO -- Japanese stocks leaped on Thursday morning as optimism grew around Iran and the U.S. possibly nearing an agreement to end their war.

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