Global stock markets tumble after a report of damage to oil tankers pushes oil prices higher amid the Gulf war

London's FTSE 100 fell as the war in the Gulf drove up the price of oil. Mining shares on the index were hit hardest, sliding as metal prices weakened. Share prices fell across world markets after oil tankers were reportedly damaged. Markets are again at the mercy of the Gulf conflict.

Miners led the FTSE 100's losses as metal prices dropped.

The FTSE's slide came as world shares fell across the board.