SYDNEY (Reuters) -Share markets in Asia struggled for direction on Friday as fears of a potential U.S. attack on Iran hung over markets, while oil prices were poised to rise for a third straight week on the escalating Israel-Iran conflict.

President Trump said on Wednesday that Iran wants to negotiate, but he wouldn’t rule out U.S. military action.

President Trump turned up the heat on Iran, calling for its Supreme Leader to surrender, stocks slipped further on his comments, as oil continues its climb and silver prices hit a fresh high. FOX Business is providing real-time updates on the markets,