US Stocks Dip Amid Ongoing Tensions with Iran

US stock markets experienced modest declines on Tuesday as investors continued to assess the impact of tensions between the US and Iran. The S&P 500 fell by 0.3% after setting its all-time high on Friday, marking a second consecutive decline.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average also dipped, losing 184 points or 0.3%, while the Nasdaq composite sank 0.6%. Oil prices remained volatile as uncertainty persisted about when crude oil production would resume following Iran's recent military actions.