The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) issued a joint statement Tuesday expressing deep concern over the renewed escalation between the United States and Iran, warning that the fighting will affect trade, energy, and food security in the region.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) issued a joint statement Tuesday expressing deep concern over the renewed US-Iran tensions, warning that the escalation undermines mediation efforts and reduces the prospects for a peaceful resolution through dialogue and diplomacy. The 10-member bloc cautioned that resumed fighting between Washington and Tehran will affect trade, energy, and food security across the region.
The statement comes amid a period of heightened US-Iran confrontation that The Zioneer has reported on previously. ASEAN’s rare intervention reflects growing unease among non-Middle Eastern states over the spillover effects of the crisis, which has already drawn in regional actors and disrupted global energy markets. The organization did not specify which side it holds responsible, but urged both parties to return to negotiations.
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