08:15 AM EDT, 04/19/2024 (MT Newswires) -- US equity futures were lower Friday as traders turned risk-averse on rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following reports that Israel carried out airstrikes against Iran.

Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell 0.1%, S&P 500 futures declined 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures were down 0.3%.

US officials have confirmed the attacks, while Tehran signalled no plan for retaliation, according to media reports.

Oil prices were lower, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude down 0.7% and US West Texas Intermediate crude down 0.7%.

There are no major economic data due for release.