European stock markets are expected to open with mixed expectations due to ongoing geopolitical developments in the Middle East. The UK's FTSE is seen opening 0.5% higher, Germany's DAX down 0.2%, France's CAC 40 down 0., and Italy's FTTE MIB expected to be lower. Spain's IBEX is also in trouble with U.S. President Donald Trump after Spain refused to use its bases for strikes on Iran. Meanwhile, Israel has launched a fresh round of attacks on Tehran, with the country's defense minister promising to "crush" the Iranian regime's capabilities. The U.