Southeast Asia’s top diplomats hold security discussions in Manila as fighting between the United States and Iran continues. The talks come as regional governments closely monitor the effects of the conflict on international security and on global energy markets. Sources note that Southeast Asia is heavily dependent on Middle East oil and gas supplies. They say the wider conflict contributes to heightened uncertainty for shipping, energy pricing, and broader economic stability, building on earlier global supply and price shocks linked to the Iran war period. The Manila meeting focuses on security-related issues among regional partners, reflecting concern about potential regional spillovers from events in the Middle East. While specific policy outcomes from the talks are not detailed in the provided excerpts, the coverage characterizes the meeting as a coordinated effort by Southeast Asian leaders to address risks arising from the ongoing US-Iran fighting and its potential impact on the region’s security environment and energy supply.