JAKARTA \u2013 The Middle East has been in turmoil since Saturday, 28\nFebruary 2026, when Israel launched unprovoked airstrikes against Tehran\nand several locations across Iranian territory. Shortly thereafter,\nWashington confirmed American involvement in supporting the military\naction against the Islamic Republic.<\/p>\n
Professor Hikmahanto Juwana, an international law expert from the\nUniversity of Indonesia (UI), believes that this regional upheaval could\nimpact many nations, including Indonesia. He warns that the consequences\ncould be considerably more severe should other nations become\ninvolved.<\/p>\n
For now, Hikmahanto noted, the global economy will undoubtedly be\naffected. Particularly concerning is Iran\u2019s declaration of closure of\nthe Strait of Hormuz, which will disrupt 20 per cent of the world\u2019s oil\nsupply.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe impact includes a slowdown in the global economy due to rising\noil prices, whilst business operators are plagued by uncertainty and\ndisruption to supply chains. This will have consequences for Indonesia\u2019s\nnational economy,\u201d Hikmahanto told Republika on Sunday, 1 March\n2026.<\/p>\n
He has urged the Indonesian government to take several steps to help\nreduce the escalation of the conflict.<\/p>\n
First, according to Hikmahanto, the Indonesian government needs to\ncondemn Israel\u2019s attack which initiated this war. The action by the\nZionist entity clearly violates Article 2, Paragraph 4 of the UN\nCharter, which requires states to refrain from the threat or use of\nforce against the territorial integrity or political independence of any\nstate.<\/p>\n
\u201cSecond, Indonesia should request that the United States exercise\nrestraint in its involvement in Israeli attacks,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Shortly after news emerged of the Israeli-American strikes on Iran,\nthe UN Security Council held an emergency meeting on Saturday, 28\nFebruary 2026. According to Hikmahanto, the Indonesian government can\nprepare a draft General Assembly resolution to condemn Israel\u2019s\nactions.<\/p>\n
Beyond the UN, he continued, the Indonesian government could also\nplay a role in the Board of Peace or BoP (Board of Peace). Although this\nbody was initiated by US President Donald Trump, Indonesia continues to\nhave a voice within it.<\/p>\n
\u201cIndonesia should ask BoP Chairman Donald Trump to take immediate\naction and convene an emergency BoP meeting to discuss halting the\nattacks,\u201d Hikmahanto said.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/iran-attacked-by-israel-and-the-us-expert-reveals-4-steps-indonesia-could-take-1772420332", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }