-Iran military strikes pushed oil prices and bond yields higher, although the pan-European STOXX 600 remained on track to record its fifth consecutive monthly gain, Reuters reported. The STOXX 600 was broadly flat at around 655 points by 0712 GMT after opening lower.

London markets were closed for a bank holiday. 70 a barrel.

The rise in oil prices followed fresh military action in the Middle East, raising concerns about potential disruptions to energy supplies. S.

S. military action against Iran since late July, Reuters reported.

S. air bases in Jordan, according to Iranian media reports.

The escalation added to investor caution at the start of the week, with higher energy prices also raising concerns over inflation and the outlook for interest rates. 5% ahead of inflation data from the euro zone's largest economy.

The figures could provide further clues about the European Central Bank's monetary policy outlook. S.

payrolls figures due later this week. 1%, making it one of the biggest decliners on the STOXX 600 after the Faroe Islands-based salmon producer reported its second-quarter results.

Despite the geopolitical pressures, the STOXX 600 remains positioned for a fifth straight monthly gain, reflecting the resilience of European equities even as investors contend with renewed risks from oil prices, inflation and global interest rates.