The local share market has finished slightly lower as the world waits to see if the conflict in the Middle East spirals into all-out war.
The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index on Wednesday finished down 10.7 points, or 0.13 per cent, to 8,198.2, while the broader All Ordinaries dropped 12 points, or 0.14 per cent, to 8,469.9.
The Australian dollar was buying 68.86 US cents, down from 69.28 US cents at Tuesday's ASX close.