National security experts warn that Israel's attack on Iran shows why Chinese land and asset purchases in the U.S. pose a significant threat to American security.

Asia-Pacific markets rose Monday, as investors assessed escalating Israel-Iran tensions, while awaiting a slew of data from China. Oil prices jumped as Israel and Iran exchanged strikes, while gold prices rallied, as investors sought refuge in the safe haven metal with equity markets sliding globally. The attacks continued over the weekend.

Investors in Asia struck a cautious tone at the start of trading on Monday, as an escalating conflict between Israel and Iran pushed oil prices higher and raised wider questions about a long-run fallout.

Bitcoin's decline today is influenced by US-China trade deal outcomes and geopolitical tensions involving Israel and Iran. The potential for future Federal Reserve rate cuts is increasing despite a slight decline in May's headline inflation figures.

President Donald Trump's eventful week included securing a preliminary trade deal with China, deploying National Guard troops to Los Angeles, and responding to Israel's strikes on Iran.

Israeli emergency services have said at least two people were killed in the strikes and dozens of people are injured.

An exceptional meeting of the U.N. nuclear watchdog's board of governors will be held to discuss Israel's strikes on Iran after at least one country on the board requested one at Friday's regular, quarterly session of the body,

Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin breaks down US efforts to assist Israel against Iranian strikes, and ‘The Five’ co-hosts discuss Tim Walz’s recent comments about China’s position on the world stage.