Indonesia Calls for Peace Amid Iran–US Escalation
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- President Prabowo Subianto has offered to mediate peace talks between Iran and the United States, signaling Indonesia’s readiness to play a stabilizing role amid rising Middle East tensions.
- Indonesia expressed regret over the breakdown of US–Iran talks and urged all sides to prioritize diplomacy. President Prabowo said he is prepared to fly to Tehran if both parties agree to mediation.
- As the US and Israel launched fresh strikes on Iran, Indonesia reaffirmed its commitment to peace and regional stability, calling for restraint and protection of its citizens in affected areas.
President Prabowo Subianto has expressed his readiness to travel to Iran to help facilitate dialogue and restore stability in the Middle East, following a surge in regional tensions triggered by failed negotiations between the United States and Iran.
In an official statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jakarta on Saturday, the Indonesian government voiced concern over the collapse of the talks and the resulting escalation of military conflict in the region.
Indonesia called on all parties to exercise restraint and prioritize dialogue and diplomacy. The government underscored the importance of respecting each nation’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, stressing that differences should be resolved through peaceful means.
“The Government of Indonesia, through the President of the Republic of Indonesia, stands ready to facilitate dialogue that could help restore security and calm in the region. Should both parties agree, President Prabowo is willing to travel to Tehran to engage in mediation efforts,” the ministry said in its statement.
The move, it added, reflects Indonesia’s commitment to playing an active role in maintaining global stability, in line with the country’s long-standing free and active foreign policy doctrine.
The Foreign Ministry also warned that rising tensions in the Middle East could jeopardize regional stability as well as global peace and security.
The government urged Indonesian citizens living in affected areas to remain calm and vigilant. Indonesians were advised to follow guidance from local authorities and stay in contact with the nearest Indonesian diplomatic missions to ensure their safety and security.
On Saturday (Feb. 28), Israel and the United States launched a military strike on Iran — the second major attack under the administration of US President Donald Trump since June 2025. Trump said the operation was aimed at protecting the American people by targeting what he described as Iran’s “threatening nuclear developments.”
The US and Iran had previously held three rounds of indirect negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program, mediated by Oman. The first and second rounds, held earlier this month in Muscat and Geneva, focused on limiting uranium enrichment and stockpiles in exchange for the lifting of sanctions.
The third round took place on Thursday (Feb. 26) in Geneva amid mounting tensions across the region.
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