Oil and precious metals slid Thursday after US President Donald Trump appeared to dial down threats of imminent military action on Iran, while Asian markets were mixed after Wall Street edged lower the previous day.Oil prices dropped three percent after Trump said Wednesday he would “watch it and see” on possible intervention in the Islamic republic, after he said he had been told the killings of protesters there had stopped.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Crude prices had surged over recent days as Trump talked about coming to the aid of the Iranian people over the crackdown on protests, sparking concerns over possible disruption to global supplies.Gold and silver also dipped on the news.Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taipei, Wellington, Mumbai and Kuala Lumpur fell on Thursday, while Sydney, Seoul, Bangkok and Manila posted minimal gains.The mixed picture in Asia came after Wall Street stocks fell again Wednesday as investors shrugged off