The Philippines seeks to import oil from countries sanctioned by the United States.

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has sparked global energy supply concerns. The Philippines, which is highly dependent on imported energy, is seeking to import oil from countries sanctioned by the United States. Reuters reported on the 25th, citing the Philippine ambassador to the United States, that the Philippines is seeking to obtain a "waiver" from the United States. Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez told Reuters that the Philippines is seeking a "waiver" from the United States to allow them to purchase oil from countries sanctioned by the United States. When asked whether importing oil from Venezuela and Iran was being discussed, Romualdez replied, "all options are being considered." Regarding the response from the US State Department to the Philippines' request, Romualdez said, "relevant work is ongoing."