Most Gulf markets muted as Iran tensions keep investors wary

Stock markets across the Gulf region remained subdued Tuesday as geopolitical tensions with Iran prompted investor caution, with trading volumes and price movements constrained amid broader Middle East security concerns. Regional bourses including those in the UAE and Saudi Arabia saw modest activity as risk-averse positioning weighed on equities. The Iranian tensions have sustained pressure on investor sentiment throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council nations since the start of the year.