Washington, DC—The United States Energy Association (USEA) hosted “Navigating the Nexus: The Israel-Iran Conflict and American Energy Resilience on Thursday, July 10 in their Washington, DC office.

The USEA event provided an examination of the Israel-Iran conflict and its far-reaching implications for global energy markets. The gathering underscored the remarkable resilience and strategic strength of U.S. energy security amidst escalating geopolitical tensions.

"Our event, 'Navigating the Nexus: The Iran-Israel Conflict and American Energy Resilience,' was designed to provide an in-depth analysis of the current geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East and their profound implications for global energy markets," stated Mark Menezes, President and CEO of the United States Energy Association. "We brought together an exceptional roster of experts to unpack these challenges, focusing on the historical context, market responses, and, crucially, the remarkable resilience and robust strategic capabilities that underpin U.S. energy security. Understanding how global tensions intersect with America's strong energy position is vital for all of us as we navigate today's complex landscape."

The event was recorded by C-SPAN and is anticipated to be available for viewing in the coming days.

Navigating the Nexus Panel “The Israel-Iran Conflict: A Brief Overview” featuring (l to r) Chip Usher, Senior Director for Intelligence, Special Competitive Studies Project; Bonnie Glick, Senior Fellow, Foundation for Defense of Democracies; and Dovrat Zilberstein, Minister-Counselor for Political Affairs, Embassy of Israel. Moderated by USEA Senior Program Coordinator Melissa Brown.

Navigating the Nexus Panel “Global Energy Market Impacts” featuring (l to r) Dan Byers, Vice President of Policy, Global Energy Institute, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Mason Hamilton, Vice President of Economics and Research, American Petroleum Institute. Moderated by USEA Senior Program Coordinator Crystal Staebell.

Navigating the Nexus Panel “US Energy Landscape and Resilience” featuring (l to r) Jeff Eshelman, President & CEO, Independent Petroleum Association of America; Andy Black, President & CEO, Liquid Energy Pipeline Association; and Richard Meyer, Vice President, Energy Markets, Analysis and Standards, American Gas Association. Moderated by USEA President & CEO Mark Menezes.

A keynote conversation between USEA President & CEO Mark Menezes (left) and former Department of Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette.