# Southeast Asia

Type: region

Source: Space & Defense Intelligence Brief — https://getspacebrief.com/entity/southeast-asia
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## Timeline

- **2026-03-13**: Regional Bracing — India and Southeast Asian nations begin formal economic preparations for sustained high energy costs.
- **2026-03-12**: Conflict Deepens — Military operations in Iran intensify, pushing Brent crude past the $100 mark.
- **2026-03-11**: Market Complacency — Oil markets show initial skepticism regarding a prolonged conflict; prices remain below $100.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Oil Surges Past $100 as Iran Conflict Escalates, Threatening Indo-Pacific Growth
2026-03-13 09:10:22 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 3

Crude oil prices have breached the $100 threshold as the conflict in Iran deepens, forcing a reassessment of long-term risk in global energy markets. Major importers across India and Southeast Asia are now bracing for severe economic disruptions as the prospect of a prolonged regional war becomes increasingly likely.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/oil-surges-iran-war-geopolitics-2026

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