Government Ensures Protection for Indonesian Citizens in Middle East
Jakarta — Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Politics and Security, General (Retired) Djamari Chaniago, has confirmed that the government is providing protection for Indonesian citizens in the Middle East region.
This assurance was issued following the arrival of the first wave of Indonesian evacuees from Iran at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten, on Tuesday, 10 March 2026.
“The government is making tangible efforts to provide maximum protection to Indonesian citizens, whilst ensuring the safety of citizens remains the top priority amid the dynamics of international conflict,” Djamari stated in a press release on Wednesday, 11 March 2026.
The government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Indonesian diplomatic missions in the region, continues to monitor the security situation and ensure the evacuation process proceeds safely and in a coordinated manner.
Djamari announced that subsequent evacuation phases will be implemented shortly for Indonesian citizens still in affected areas. He also urged Indonesian citizens in the Middle East to maintain coordination with Indonesian diplomatic missions to ensure their safety and the smooth repatriation process.
Israeli forces attacked Tehran, Iran, on Saturday morning, 28 February 2026. Following the assault, Israel closed its airspace and declared a state of emergency to anticipate potential Iranian counterattacks using drones and missiles.
According to international news reports, two explosions were heard in Tehran. The attacks occurred near the office of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, with the United States reportedly involved in the operation, as disclosed by several US officials and other sources with knowledge of the operation.
Iranian news agencies Tasnim and Fars have since confirmed the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, though details surrounding his death have not been publicly disclosed. Following Khamenei’s death, Iran has declared 40 days of national mourning and seven days of national holidays.