Indonesia keeps door open to mediate US-Iran conflict
“The offer is always open, but of course, this requires agreement from all parties,” he told reporters after a hearing with the House of Representatives’ Commission I in Jakarta.
According to him, the offer reflects President Prabowo Subianto’s commitment to helping end the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which have had significant impacts on global stability.
“This is President Prabowo’s goodwill, as he has always stated his readiness to provide his good offices,” Arrmanatha remarked.
The diplomatic push from Jakarta follows a severe outbreak of violence early Thursday morning local time in the waters of the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, according to media report.
In the immediate aftermath of the clashes, Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced what it described as the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
The vital maritime lane is now barred to all vessels—including commercial merchant ships and oil tankers—due to severe security threats.
“We reiterate our call for all parties to immediately return to a ceasefire and engage in negotiations,” the deputy minister stated, expressing Indonesia’s deep regret over the resumption of armed clashes.
Arrmanatha warned that the continuing war would not only take a toll on the people of the conflicting nations but would also have significant repercussions for countries around the world.
When the conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran first broke out on February 28, President Prabowo immediately expressed his readiness to facilitate dialogue to restore regional security.
“The Indonesian President is willing to travel to Tehran to mediate,” the Indonesian Foreign Ministry stated on February 28.
The diplomatic move aligns with Indonesia’s commitment to maintaining global peace and stability, in accordance with the country’s constitutional mandate to pursue an independent and active foreign policy.
Indonesia has reiterated its readiness to facilitate dialogue, while any mediation effort would depend on the willingness of all parties to engage in negotiations.
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Translator: Nabil Ihsan, Yashinta Difa