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Fujairah Explosion Escalates Middle East Conflict, ASEAN Responds

3/5/2026

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The March 3 explosion in Fujairah, UAE, marks escalation in the Middle East conflict after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, prompting ASEAN to condemn and seek a ceasefire.
ASEAN responses show concern for stability and Southeast Asian nationals, with Malaysia condemning, Singapore urging negotiations, and Indonesia offering to mediate.
Cambodia and Brunei also condemned the violence as governments prepare assistance plans for millions of migrant workers at risk.

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The March 3 explosion in Fujairah, UAE, marks escalation in the Middle East conflict after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, prompting ASEAN to condemn and seek a ceasefire.
ASEAN responses show concern for stability and Southeast Asian nationals, with Malaysia condemning, Singapore urging negotiations, and Indonesia offering to mediate.
Cambodia and Brunei also condemned the violence as governments prepare assistance plans for millions of migrant workers at risk.