Asian equities declined as renewed US-Iran tensions pushed Brent crude above $100 a barrel, reviving inflation concerns. MSCI's Asia-Pacific gauge fell 0.4%, Japan's Topix dropped 0.9%. Brent edged up 0.2% after a 4% surge Thursday.
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