Southeast Asia’s leaders confront fallout from Iran war at ASEAN summit
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Southeast Asia’s leaders confront fallout from Iran war at ASEAN summit

Southeast Asian leaders gathered at the ASEAN summit in May 2026 to address the economic and geopolitical fallout from the ongoing conflict in Iran. Member states, including Cambodia, are concerned about the potential impact on energy security and regional economic stability.

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