The United States can provide “reliable” energy supplies to the Asia-Pacific region as the war involving Iran disrupts global oil and gas flows, US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said.

Speaking at the Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum in Tokyo, Burgum said the energy policy of US President Donald Trump aims to ensure domestic prosperity while enabling the US to supply energy to allies and partners, reports Al Jazeera.

Trump’s “energy dominance” policy is designed to guarantee that the US has enough energy resources at home while also exporting them to friendly countries, Burgum told the gathering of representatives from 17 Asia-Pacific nations.

He said such supplies would help ensure the region has “reliable, affordable and secure” energy that cannot be disrupted by hostile actors.

Burgum also stressed the importance of securing critical mineral supplies as countries seek to reduce dependence on China, the world’s leading exporter of many key minerals.

The forum was organized before the 2026 Iran–Israel War erupted on Feb 28 but has taken on added significance as the conflict affects energy markets.

The event brought together regional political leaders and US energy companies seeking to strengthen cooperation and explore commercial deals in energy and mineral supply chains.