AHY Hopes the Middle East Conflict Will Not Become World War III: We Must Prevent It

AHY, the chairman of the Democratic Party Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY), spoke about the war in the Middle East after Israel and the United States attacked Iran. AHY emphasised that no one wants the conflict to become World War III.

He conveyed this at a breaking-fast gathering of the Democratic Party at the Fairmont Hotel, Jakarta, on Wednesday 4 March 2026. He had previously noted that Ramadan this year arrives amid a world that is not in good shape.

‘This year, Ramadan arrives in a world that is not in good shape. In various parts of the world, especially in the Middle East, we are witnessing conflicts and wars that bring about loss of life, suffering, and destruction,’ AHY said in his remarks.

AHY said Ramadan, which should be a door to mutual forgiveness, is instead becoming a moment of mutual destruction. He said he is concerned about the situation.

‘Ramadan, which should bring inner peace, is instead shadowed by anxiety, uncertainty, and deep sorrow. Of course this is very worrying,’ he said.

‘But rest assured, our hearts, our minds, and our prayers are always with our brothers and sisters in conflict areas and war zones. Always in our prayers and efforts to find the best possible solutions,’ he continued.

That is why AHY hopes the situation in the Middle East does not deteriorate. He asked all parties to prevent it.

‘Therefore we all do not want in the Middle East to become a flashpoint that could lead to a more ferocious war, let alone World War III. We must do everything we can to prevent it,’ said the Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure.

AHY also hoped the government would begin preparing for the worst-case scenario of the impact of the escalation in the Middle East. ‘We must prepare ourselves to anticipate and mitigate all risks that could occur, particularly in the economic, energy security, and also food sectors,’ he added.

AHY is confident that de-escalation is possible. He emphasised that it is not impossible.

‘Of course this is not easy, but where there is a will, there is a way. I also think it is not impossible. God always prepares a path for anyone who makes a sincere effort,’ he said.

‘We believe that no conflict cannot be resolved through communication and certainly with goodwill,’ he added.