Archive · 20 Jul 2026
ASEAN Talks Focus on Iran War, Myanmar Crisis, South China Sea
Southeast Asian leaders are meeting in the Philippines to talk about important issues.
They are worried about the war between the US and Iran, which is affecting oil supplies and causing problems in the Middle East.
They also want to find a way to stop the fighting in Myanmar, where many people have been hurt and arrested.
Additionally, they are discussing how to handle disputes in the South China Sea, where China and some ASEAN countries have disagreements over who owns the islands and waters.
The leaders hope to find peaceful solutions to these problems.
ASEAN ministers express alarm over Iran war and urge resumption of talks.
Philippines declared a national energy emergency due to fuel supply disruptions.
ASEAN discusses Myanmar crisis and South China Sea disputes during ministerial talks.
Myanmar's military government has not complied with ASEAN's peace plan.
ASEAN seeks a code of conduct to manage South China Sea territorial disputes.
- Who
- ASEAN member states, US, China, Russia, and other international diplomats
- What
- Discussions on Iran war, Myanmar crisis, and South China Sea disputes
- When
- July 2026
- Where
- Manila, Philippines
- Why
- To address regional and international conflicts and ensure peace and stability
ASEAN and Western Nations
China and Myanmar Military
Myanmar Crisis
ASEAN and Western Nations
ASEAN urges dialogue and compliance with the five-point peace plan to end the violence and release political prisoners.
China and Myanmar Military
Myanmar's military government has not complied with ASEAN's peace plan, continuing violence and detentions.
South China Sea Disputes
ASEAN and Western Nations
ASEAN seeks a code of conduct to prevent conflicts and ensure peaceful resolution of territorial disputes.
China and Myanmar Military
China has been aggressive in asserting its claims, leading to increased tensions with ASEAN members.
- Date
- July 20, 2026
- Location
- Manila, Philippines
- ASEAN Chair
- Philippines
- Key Attendees
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
- Myanmar Casualties
- Over 8,100 killed, nearly 22,500 detained
- Strait of Hormuz
- 20% of global oil supplies transited before the war
- ASEAN Peace Plan
- Five-point plan issued in 2021, not fully complied with by Myanmar's military