Indonesia\u2019s parliament speaker on Monday backed government efforts to\nmediate between the United States and Iran after reciprocal military\nstrikes escalated tensions and raised fears of a wider regional\nconflict.<\/p>\n
Ahmad Muzani, Speaker of the People\u2019s Consultative Assembly (MPR),\nsaid Indonesia had a constitutional duty under the 1945 Constitution to\npromote world peace and should actively contribute to easing tensions in\nthe Middle East.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf it can be done, it would be something to be proud of, for\nIndonesia to help reduce tensions in the Middle East,\u201d Muzani told\nreporters at Sunda Kelapa Mosque in Central Jakarta.<\/p>\n
He said any mediation effort must be carefully calculated, adding\nPresident Prabowo Subianto had weighed strategic considerations before\nsignaling readiness to engage both sides in dialogue.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe hope this can be carried out, but we must closely observe\ndevelopments and the evolving situation,\u201d Muzani said.<\/p>\n
The comments came after Prabowo said he was ready to travel to Iran\nto facilitate dialogue aimed at restoring a stable and secure\nenvironment.<\/p>\n
In an official statement issued in Jakarta on Saturday, Indonesia\u2019s\nMinistry of Foreign Affairs said the government regretted the collapse\nof negotiations between the United States and Iran, which it said had\ncontributed to military escalation in the Middle East.<\/p>\n
Indonesia urged all parties to exercise restraint and prioritize\ndialogue and diplomacy, stressing the importance of respecting\nsovereignty and territorial integrity and resolving disputes through\npeaceful means.<\/p>\n
The ministry said the Indonesian government, through the president,\nhad expressed readiness to facilitate dialogue to restore a conducive\nsecurity situation and, if agreed by both sides, Prabowo was willing to\ntravel to Tehran to conduct mediation.<\/p>\n
The remarks followed joint U.S.-Israeli strikes early on Saturday,\nFeb.\u00a028, which targeted several strategic locations across Iran,\nincluding Tehran, sharply escalating long-simmering hostilities.<\/p>\n
Several missiles were reported to have hit areas near the residence\nof Iran\u2019s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the presidential\npalace during the strikes, according to regional security sources.<\/p>\n
In a separate statement, U.S. President Donald Trump said American\nforces had begun large-scale combat operations in Iran, marking a\nsignificant expansion of U.S. military involvement.<\/p>\n
Iran retaliated by launching missile attacks against Israel and other\ntargets in Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, heightening\nfears of a broader regional conflict.<\/p>\n
On March 1, 2026, Iran said Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had\ndied, declaring 40 days of national mourning and a week-long public\nholiday, underscoring the gravity of the crisis.<\/p>\n
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