Jamaine Punzalan

Article (news)

Agence France-Presse

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17761295384931776129536621.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"></span></span></span></div><p>Iranians hold national flags beneath a large billboard reading &quot;The Strait of Hormuz remains closed&quot; as people gather in Tehran&#x27;s Revolution Square after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, on April 8, 2026. The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire barely an hour before the US president&#x27;s April 8 deadline to obliterate the country, triggering global relief alongside apprehension. Atta Kenare, AFP </p><div><br/></div><p>ASEAN encouraged the United States and Iran on Monday to press ahead with talks to end the Middle East war and ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.</p><p>Southeast Asian nations like the Philippines and Malaysia rely heavily on oil from the Middle East, much of it exported through the key strait that&#x27;s been effectively closed during the conflict.</p><p>Foreign ministers of the 11-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations met online to discuss the US-Israeli war against Iran, hours before the US Navy was to start a blockade of Iranian ports.</p><p><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/world/2026/4/14/trump-vows-us-will-sink-any-iran-boats-that-challenge-blockade-0803">US President Donald Trump ordered the blockade </a>of the key chokepoint for seaborne oil trade after negotiations between the warring sides in Pakistan collapsed over what the American leader said was the Islamic republic&#x27;s refusal to abandon its ambition to develop its own nuclear weapons.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/world/2026/4/13/iran-military-says-us-naval-blockade-illegal-and-piracy-1531">Iran military says US naval blockade &#x27;illegal&#x27; and &#x27;piracy&#x27; </a></div><p>ASEAN foreign ministers agreed to urge the United States and Iran to &quot;continue negotiations that will lead to the permanent end of the conflict and lasting peace and stability in the region&quot;, said a joint statement issued after the meeting.</p><p>They also called for the &quot;full and effective implementation&quot; of an ongoing two-week ceasefire and the &quot;restoration of the safe, unimpeded, and continuous transit passage of vessels and aircraft in the Strait of Hormuz&quot;.</p><p>Around 20 percent of the world&#x27;s seaborne oil trade passes through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the International Energy Agency, 80 percent of it bound for Asian markets.</p><p>The Philippines, which holds ASEAN&#x27;s rotating chairmanship, last month adopted a four-day work week for civil servants in a bid to conserve fuel, while Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam encouraged public employees to work from home.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/4/13/marcos-cuts-excise-tax-on-lpg-kerosene-1612">Marcos suspends excise taxes on LPG, kerosene</a></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4RZKSQYT_ZQ?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_riUvqOE6i0?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>ASEAN encouraged the United States and Iran on Monday to press ahead with talks to end the Middle East war and ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.</p>

ASEAN encouraged the United States and Iran on Monday to press ahead with talks to end the Middle East war and ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

ASEAN urges Iran peace talks, reopening of Hormuz

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

BINI

Sudoku

Word of the Day

Lotto

Horoscope

World

ASEAN urges Iran peace talks, reopening of Hormuz

Agence France-Presse

Published April 14, 2026 09:21 AM PHT

Read More:

ANC promo

Israel

war

US

Trump

Iran

oil

fuel

diesel

gasoline

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

Sign Up

I have read and agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy.

Haven't received our newsletter?

Check your inbox to verify and confirm your subscription.

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.