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ASEAN urges Iran, Israel to keep up adherence to cease-fire
"We expressed concern over the escalation of tensions in the Middle East since 13 June 2025, and welcomed the cease-fire between Israel and Iran on 24 June 2025," according to a Joint Communique of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting which was held in Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur.
"We urged all parties to respect the cease-fire and avoid further escalation of this conflict."
"We reaffirmed the obligation of all States to resolve their differences through peaceful means and to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations, in line with international law, including the United Nations (UN) Charter," the communique continued.
The ASEAN members also reiterated the obligations to protect civilians and civilian infrastructures in armed conflicts consistent with international law and relevant UN Security Council resolutions.
“We supported ongoing efforts, including those led by the UN, aimed at de-escalating tensions and facilitating the resumption of constructive engagement among parties involved," the document stated.
Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who also attended the ASEAN meeting, called for the extension of the cease-fire "without any delays."
Israel launched airstrikes on several military and nuclear site as well as residential areas across Iran on June 13, alleging that Tehran was on the verge of producing a nuclear bomb, a claim denied by Iran. The aggression killed 1,100 people and injured more than 5,000 in Iran.
At least 28 people were also killed and more than 3,000 others were wounded in Israel after Iran’s Armed Forces targeted Israel’s military sites in response to the regime’s attacks.
After 12 days of aerial combat between the two sides, US President Donald Trump announced a unilateral cease-fire on June 24, which ended the conflict.