Analysis Summary:

The article's main claim that global shares declined due to Middle East tensions is supported by multiple sources. There are no major factual inaccuracies. The article presents a straightforward account of the market situation with minimal discernible bias.

Detailed Analysis:

• Claim:** Shares have retreated in Europe and Asia as worries persist about conflict in the Middle East.
  • Verification Source #1: Supports the claim that Asian shares declined due to Middle East tensions.
  • Verification Source #2: Supports the claim that Asian shares declined due to Middle East tensions.
  • Verification Source #3: Supports the claim that US stocks tumbled and Middle East tensions simmer.
  • Verification Source #4: Supports the claim that Asian shares declined due to Middle East tensions.
  • Verification Source #5: Supports the claim that global stocks edged lower.
• The claim that European shares retreated is not explicitly covered by the provided sources, but the general trend of global shares declining is supported.

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

• Verification Source #1, #2, and #4: All agree that Asian shares declined due to Middle East tensions.
• Verification Source #3: Supports the claim that US stocks tumbled and Middle East tensions simmer.
• Verification Source #5: Supports the claim that global stocks edged lower.
• The provided sources do not explicitly confirm the decline in European shares, but the overall trend of global decline suggests this is likely accurate.