As tensions in the Middle East escalate, foreign media cited sources as saying that senior US officials are preparing for a possible strike against Iran in the coming days. Although an attack could take place as early as this weekend, final plans are still subject to change depending on how the situation unfolds.Having denied seeking regime change in Iran, Israeli President Isaac Herzog stated that Israel's military action aims to dismantle Iran's nuclear program, though he added regime change in Iran could bring peace to the region. According to local media, Israel has attacked the area near Iran's Khondab heavy-water reactor facility.The HSI once sank 505 points after midday to a bottom of 23,205. It was last at 23,233, down 476 points or 2%, with a turnover of HKD161.356 billion.Three major new popular consumer stocks receded along with the marker. MIXUE GROUP (02097.HK) +20.200 (+4.091%) last traded at HKD493, down 3.71%, with a turnover of HKD265 million. LAOPU GOLD (06181.HK) +5.500 (+0.674%) Short selling $40.05M; Ratio 5.823% last printed at HKD808, down 7.39%, with a turnover of HKD975 million. POP MART (09992.HK) -9.000 (-3.620%) Short selling $1.44B; Ratio 14.727% was last at HKD248.6, down 5.33%, with a turnover of HKD4.897 billion. MAO GEPING (01318.HK) +0.300 (+0.301%) Short selling $46.71M; Ratio 9.662% last dropped 6.87% to HKD98.9, with a turnover of HKD442 million.Among blue-chip stocks, ZHONGSHENG HLDG (00881.HK) +0.100 (+0.853%) Short selling $26.15M; Ratio 28.844% , CHINAHONGQIAO (01378.HK) +0.460 (+2.941%) Short selling $120.78M; Ratio 26.474% , CSPC PHARMA (01093.HK) +0.010 (+0.131%) Short selling $246.37M; Ratio 14.362% , and ALI HEALTH (00241.HK) +0.010 (+0.231%) Short selling $67.64M; Ratio 16.396% fell 5-6.7%, ranking as the top four decliners among blue chips.Heavyweight tech stocks caved under pressure. KUAISHOU-W (01024.HK) +0.150 (+0.266%) Short selling $236.62M; Ratio 19.267% , MEITUAN-W (03690.HK) +0.300 (+0.234%) Short selling $737.04M; Ratio 12.603% , JD-SW (09618.HK) +0.900 (+0.722%) Short selling $683.61M; Ratio 30.043% , and TRIP.COM-S (09961.HK) +1.800 (+0.405%) Short selling $259.43M; Ratio 15.844% faltered 3.7-4%.(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2025-06-20 16:25.)