President Prabowo Subianto described the Iranian nation as stubborn.\nPrabowo expressed this view after Iran faced bombardment from the United\nStates and Israel for nearly six weeks since the end of February\n2026.<\/p>\n
Prabowo discussed this during a briefing at a working meeting with\nofficials from ministries, agencies, and state-owned enterprises at the\nPresidential Palace in Jakarta on Wednesday, 8 April 2026. The Gerindra\nParty Chairman initially addressed various criticisms directed at\nhim.<\/p>\n
One criticism Prabowo heard was that he is stubborn. \u201cSometimes\nstubbornness is needed in a job,\u201d Prabowo said from the podium.<\/p>\n
Prabowo then exemplified the Iranian nation, which he regarded as\nstubborn. \u201cNow people say the Iranian people are stubborn, the Iranian\nfighters are stubborn,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
According to Prabowo, the Iranian nation is stubborn despite frequent\nthreats. \u201cRepeatedly threatened, to be wiped out. (But) I don\u2019t\ninterfere in other countries\u2019 domestic politics,\u201d said the former\ndefence minister.<\/p>\n
Prabowo then conveyed that stubbornness is sometimes needed for a\nnation. He compared it to the stance of Indonesia\u2019s founding\nfathers.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the past, our founding fathers were stubborn, better to die than\nbe colonised again. Stubborn not wanting to be colonised again. Our\nleaders were stubborn. Red and white at all costs. No such thing,\u201d said\nPrabowo.<\/p>\n
The Indonesian government previously welcomed the temporary ceasefire\nagreement between Iran and the United States, reached amid escalating\ntensions in recent weeks. The Foreign Ministry assessed this agreement\nas an initial momentum to encourage peaceful resolution.<\/p>\n
\u201cRegarding this ceasefire agreement, the Indonesian government\ncertainly welcomes it,\u201d said Foreign Ministry Spokesperson I Yvonne\nMewengkang during a press conference at the Foreign Ministry office in\nCentral Jakarta, Wednesday, 8 April 2026.<\/p>\n
According to Yvonne, this development shows efforts by the parties to\nkeep diplomatic space open amid the heated situation. Indonesia views\nthis momentum as a positive beginning.<\/p>\n
Cited from Al Jazeera, US President Donald Trump agreed to delay the\nbombing plan against Iran for two weeks, just hours before the attack\ndeadline on Tuesday night, 7 April 2026. The decision was announced via\nthe Truth Social platform.<\/p>\n
Trump stated the decision was taken after communication with Pakistan\nPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir. He\nalso set conditions for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n
\u201cBased on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field\nMarshal Asim Munir from Pakistan, who asked me to hold back the\ndestructive force that would be sent tonight to Iran, and on the\ncondition that the Islamic Republic of Iran agrees to fully,\nimmediately, and safely open the Strait of Hormuz, I agree to suspend\nthe bombing and attacks against Iran for two weeks,\u201d Trump wrote.<\/p>\n
Shortly after the announcement, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas\nAraghchi confirmed the initial agreement. \u201cIf attacks on Iran are\nstopped, our strong armed forces will halt their defensive operations,\u201d\nhe said.<\/p>\n
He added that during the two weeks, a safe route in the Strait of\nHormuz would be opened through coordination with the Iranian armed\nforces, considering technical limitations. Further talks are scheduled\nin the coming weeks in Islamabad to discuss the possibility of extending\nthe agreement.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/prabowo-responds-to-criticism-on-stubbornness-iranian-fighters-too-1775659918", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }