Ahmad Luthfi Conveys Condolences and Peace Message to Iranian Ambassador

“As Governor of Central Java, I express my deepest condolences on the passing of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. May he rest in husnul khotimah. We pray that the conflict in Iran will be resolved soon,” Luthfi said in a written statement on Wednesday (22/7/2026). The conflict in Iran has had a tremendous impact on other countries around the world, and this impact has also been felt indirectly by Central Java and Indonesia in recent times. “In this meeting, we also conveyed a message of peace from Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and the entire community of Central Java, specifically to Iran and the countries of the Middle East in general,” said Ahmad Luthfi. In response, Iranian Ambassador to Indonesia Mohammad Boroujerdi thanked the Governor for the condolences and the peace message from President Prabowo Subianto. He acknowledged that during the conflict, the Iranian Embassy had received many messages and support, including from the people of Central Java who consistently offered their backing in Iran’s struggle against military aggression. “During this war, especially the recent one, I received many messages from the Indonesian people, particularly from Central Java and Semarang. I have only been able to read some of them because there are thousands. It is my duty to express my gratitude,” he said. Boroujerdi further explained that the relationship between Iran and Indonesia, including Central Java, has been established for a very long time. Since 2016, this relationship has been affected by unilateral interventions and sanctions imposed by the United States on Iran, which limited the potential for maximum cooperation despite strong political, social, and cultural ties. He concluded by expressing hope that once the war is over, the potential of both countries can be better utilised for cooperation, as the two nations possess complementary potentials.