Expert: US-Israel Attack on Iran Viewed as Test of Credibility of Trump's Board of Peace
Jakarta – Ahmad Khoirul Umam, an international relations expert at Paramadina University, has assessed the joint military attack by the United States and Israel against Iran as a serious examination of the credibility of the Board of Peace (BoP), or Peace Council.
“The attack on Iran sharpens the contradiction between the rhetoric of stability and military practice on the ground, whilst simultaneously testing the credibility of the peace narrative through the Board of Peace (BoP),” stated Ahmad in his remarks in Jakarta on Sunday, 1 March 2026.
In his view, the escalation of conflict also constitutes an opportunity for reflection by relatively independent Islamic nations, such as Turkey and Indonesia, to reassess their cooperation with the BoP.
Potential Restructuring of Regional Balance
Ahmad believes that all global powers should push for de-escalation steps in the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran.
He emphasised that the military measures undertaken by the US and Israel are not merely an attempt to neutralise Iran, but could be interpreted as part of a project to restructure the balance of power in the Middle East.
Furthermore, Ahmad warned that if the dynamics of conflict in the region are considered normal and the international community chooses to remain silent, the potential for conflict expansion could extend to other regions.
“Including Greenland, Canada, or other areas in Europe and Latin America could become subsequent targets,” he said.
Series of Attacks and Retaliatory Responses
Previously, Israel launched an attack against Iran on 28 February 2026. In a separate statement, US President Donald Trump declared that American military forces had commenced large-scale combat operations in Iran.
One reported attack involved seven rockets striking Tehran, including areas adjacent to the residence of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
In response, Iran launched rocket attacks on Israeli territory as well as several other targets in Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain.
Prabowo Ready to Facilitate Dialogue
Amid the escalation, the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that President Prabowo Subianto is prepared to travel to Iran to facilitate dialogue with the aim of promoting the restoration of conducive security conditions in the region.
Indonesia’s diplomatic efforts are viewed as part of its commitment to maintaining stability and promoting a peaceful resolution of a conflict with the potential to escalate regionally and globally.