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News (https://www.the-independent.com/news) Asian shares are mixed and US futures fall as Iran talks make progress Asian stocks are mixed Monday, with Japan and South Korea trading higher Chan Ho-Him (https://www.the-independent.com/author/chan-ho-him)Monday 22 June 2026 01:24 EDT • Copy link • Bookmark Bookmark popover Removed from bookmarks Close popover Asian shares are mixed and US futures fall as Iran talks make progress Show all 4 Your support helps us to tell the story Read more Support Now (https://www.the-independent.com/donate?regSourceMethod=Donations) From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. 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