<h1>Indian markets fall third straight session amid Iran-Israel tensions and Fed rate concerns</h1> Indian benchmark indices declined for the third consecutive session due to geopolitical tensions from the Iran-Israel conflict and concerns over potential US involvement in the Middle East. The Sensex fell 82.79 points to 81,361.87 while Nifty dropped 18.80 points to 24,793.25. The Federal Reserve's decision to maintain unchanged interest rates and rising crude oil prices further dampened investor sentiment. Software export stocks were particularly affected by Fed signals of persistent inflation and slower economic growth. Asian markets mostly traded lower while European markets declined in mid-session trading.