Indian stock market, June 13 -- The domestic equity market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open lower on Friday amid weak global cues after Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, raising fears of wider conflict in the Middle East.

Asian markets traded lower, while US stock futures dropped after escalating tension in the Middle East.

On Thursday, the Indian stock market ended sharply lower, with both the benchmark indices falling a percent each.

The Sensex dropped 823.16 points, or 1.00%, to close at 81,691.98, while the Nifty 50 settled 253.20 points, or 1.01%, lower at 24,888.20.

"A host of factors triggered a massive slump in local benchmarks, as investors exited stocks at will weighed down by weak global sentim...