Iran Conflict Heats Up: Here are 2 Stocks at Risk of Weakening This Week

Jakarta, Pintu News – Financial markets reacted to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, as investors revisited their risk exposure levels.

In particular, US and Israeli strikes on Iran-which reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei-triggered missile retaliation from Tehran and raised fears of an escalating conflict.

Iran’s threat to close the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic route for around 20-26% of global crude shipments, helped push up oil prices. This escalation reinforced risk-off sentiment, pressuring stock futures, while lifting hedge assets such as gold and defense sector stocks.

In this context, some stocks are expected to be more vulnerable throughout the week due to exposure to rising energy costs, potential supply chain disruptions, as well as broader market pressures. Here are two stocks that investors may want to avoid.

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA)

Tesla (TSLAX) often comes under pressure when geopolitical tensions spike, as investors typically reduce exposure to growth-oriented stocks and shift to defensive sectors such as energy and utilities.

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Tesla’s supply chain vulnerabilities-especially with regard to globally sourced battery materials and components-could worsen if the conflict disrupts shipping lanes or triggers inflation.

Market futures movements indicated a potential broader sell-off in technology stock-laden indices such as the Nasdaq, which was down 1.5% in pre-market trading. Analysts are also expecting a rotation away from small-cap and tech stocks towards stocks with lower volatility.

Recent analysis suggests that the technology and consumer discretionary sectors are facing increasing pressure. Under these conditions, Tesla’s premium valuation leaves limited room for error, especially when interest rates are at risk of rising due to inflation concerns triggered by rising oil prices.

With S&P 500 futures pointing to a 1.1% drop at the open, delaying entry or holding Tesla could help investors mitigate the risk of losses from a correction driven primarily by market sentiment.

On March 2, TSLA shares were at 402 and have fallen more than 8% year-to-date. In pre-market trading on Monday, Tesla also moved negatively, down 2.3% to 393.

Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL)

Airlines are among the hardest-hit sectors when Middle East conflicts escalate, as spikes in oil prices directly drive up the cost of jet fuel. In fact, fuel can account for a large portion of operating costs.

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Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL), one of the major airlines in the United States, is in a vulnerable position given its extensive share of international routes and its dependence on smooth global logistics.

Analysts assess that if the disruption lasts for a long time, the impact could be in the form of flight cancellations, route changes, and depressed profit margins. In a risk-off situation, investors tend to turn to safer assets, so downward pressure on DAL shares has the potential to get stronger.

Pre-market indicators are also already showing travel sector stocks weakening. If the Strait of Hormuz experiences restrictions, fuel price volatility could push Delta stocks into a deeper correction.

At the close of the last session, DAL stock ended at 65.70, down 6.8%. On a year-to-date basis, the stock has lost almost 5%. In pre-market trading, Delta’s share price fell 6% to 61.

To conclude, investors should closely monitor the development of the situation. A short, contained conflict could open up opportunities for a quick recovery, but continued escalation has the potential to deepen market weakness.

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• Finbold. 2 stocks to avoid this week as Iran strikes intensify. Accessed on March 3, 2026