Government Has Not Yet Decided on Evacuation of Indonesian Citizens from Iran

The Indonesian government has not made any plans to evacuate its nationals from Iran. The Indonesian Embassy in Tehran noted that there are approximately 329 Indonesian citizens still resident in Iran. Indonesia’s Ambassador Extraordinary to Iran, Roy Soemirat, conveyed to Republika that all registered Indonesian nationals and residents in several cities across Iran have been confirmed to be in good condition and unharmed following the military conflict between Israel and the United States against Iran.

“Until now, there are no reports of Indonesian citizens being directly physically affected, nor any reports of security threats targeting our citizens specifically,” Roy said. He noted that of the 329 Indonesian nationals still in Iran, the majority are academics and students, with most residing in Tehran and Qom, south of the capital.

“As for evacuations, at the moment we have not undertaken any,” Roy said. He explained that any evacuation decision must be authorised by the Indonesian Government in Jakarta, with evacuation policy falling entirely under the government’s authority.

“The policy regarding evacuation remains the exclusive authority of the Central Government in Jakarta, which is based on comprehensive risk assessment to ensure the success of operations on the ground, and technical details of the current contingency plan are confidential,” he stated.

The Indonesian Embassy in Iran remains committed to the principle that any evacuation must be conducted with accurate rescue prioritisation. “The Embassy firmly adheres to the principle that any decision regarding relief or evacuation must be made appropriately, measuredly, and with safety as the first priority. It is not simply about speed, but ensuring safety for residents,” Roy said.

Roy also appealed to all Indonesian nationals in Iran to remain in communication with the embassy to ensure their status and safety are maintained.