As Israel and Iran exchanged more attacks, stock markets mostly rose even as worries remained about possible oil supply interruptions.

Oil prices surged, stocks dropped and investors flocked to safe havens like gold on Friday after tensions between Israel and Iran escalated, stoking concerns of a broader conflict in the region.

Markets rose in London and across Europe even as the Israel-Iran conflict entered its fourth day. Oil prices continued to head higher. Brent crude (BZ=F) swung up 0.6% in early trade, briefly touching the $75 mark earlier in the session.