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Asean expresses concern over US-Iran hostilities

Asean expresses concern over US-Iran hostilities
Rubio attending, Asean meet flags ‘serious concerns’ over renewed US-Iran hostilities · firstpost.com

Asean, a group of Southeast Asian countries, is worried about the fighting between the United States and Iran.

They had a meeting where they asked both countries to stop fighting and talk things out.

They are also concerned about the safety of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, which is an important route for oil ships.

The fighting has been going on despite some reports of possible ceasefire talks, but nothing has been officially confirmed yet.

Key facts

Date
July 21, 2026
Location
Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
Key Figures
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Conflict Parties
United States and Iran
Maritime Concern
Strait of Hormuz
International Law
UNCLOS (1982)

Quotes

ASEAN

regional bloc representing Southeast Asian nations

““We expressed serious concern over the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle East, particularly the renewed hostilities involving the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran.””
firstpost.com

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