Asian equity markets opened lower on Thursday, erasing the gains posted by US stocks the previous session.
The reversal came as optimism surrounding a potential diplomatic breakthrough in the Strait of Hormuz failed to sustain momentum across the region.
Japan's Nikkei 225 also faced selling pressure, falling over 1% from its previous close.
South Korea's KOSPI index led the decline, dropping more than 4% in early trading.
Japan's Nikkei 225 also faced selling pressure, falling over 1% from its previous close.
Hong Kong's benchmark index joined the broader regional downturn.
The sharp pullback contrasts with the previous day's performance in the US, where the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.49% to a record close.