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Southeast Asian ministers set to call for opening of Strait of Hormuz in Manila talks
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Jim Gomez, Associated Press , KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 20, 2026
· 4 min read
Southeast Asia’s top diplomats will express alarm over renewed hostilities in the Middle East and call for the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz when they gather in the Philippine capital Tuesday for talks with Western and Asian counterparts. Iran and some of the world’s most intractable con...
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Key takeaway Iran war is among ASEAN's top concernsSoutheast Asia, a bustling region of more than 680 million people, relies heavily on Middle East oil and gas and was severely hit by the global supply and price shocks sparked by the Iran war.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio's thriving business community, reliant on global trade and energy stability, has a vested interest in the outcome of the ASEAN ministerial talks. As a major city in Texas, a leading oil and gas producer, San Antonio's economic fortunes are closely tied to the price and availability of energy resources. The Iran war's impact on global oil supplies and shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz could have far-reaching consequences for local businesses, particularly those in the transportation and manufacturing sectors. Furthermore, the diversion of US military resources to the Middle East may also affect the region's security priorities, including the South China Sea, a critical trade route for many San Antonio-based companies. As the talks unfold, San Antonio residents and business leaders will be watching closely to see how the ASEAN nations, along with their Western and Asian counterparts, navigate these complex geopolitical issues and their potential impact on the local economy.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Southeast Asia’s top diplomats will express alarm over renewed hostilities in the Middle East and call for the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz when they gather in the Philippine capital Tuesday for talks with Western and Asian counterparts. Iran and some of the world’s most intractable con...
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