Indonesia Must Act as Honest Broker, DPR Member: Engage UN and OIC
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Deputy Chairman of Commission I of the DPR, Sukamta, has responded to the latest developments regarding the potential opening of mediation space for the conflict between Iran and the United States (US) through the involvement of third parties.
Sukamta emphasised that Indonesia needs to take an appropriate and measured position in responding to these dynamics, given that the Republic of Indonesia adheres to the principle of free and active foreign policy.
“Indonesia must be present as an honest broker, namely a party trusted by all sides, while maintaining independence and avoiding entanglement in certain geopolitical interests,” Sukamta told Kompas.com on Friday (27/3/2026).
Sukamta assessed that this momentum must be utilised to push for de-escalation of the conflict through constructive diplomatic channels.
He stated that, as a country with the largest Muslim population, Indonesia has good relations with various global powers and a strategic position to encourage peace negotiations.
Sukamta encouraged the mediation process to be carried out through a multilateral approach involving international institutions such as the United Nations (UN) and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
It is known that the United States (US) is reported to have submitted a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran to end the ongoing war.
However, each side still has differing demands, so the chances of reaching an agreement remain uncertain.
The plan is said to have been sent by US President Donald Trump’s envoy to Iran via Pakistan, which has also expressed its willingness to host peace talks.
However, the Iranian side has consistently denied any negotiations with the US.
Iranian officials even mocked that Washington is “negotiating with itself”.
The conflict that began on 28 February has caused significant impacts, from loss of life to global economic turmoil.
Official data from the Iranian Ministry of Health records at least 1,500 people killed and more than 18,000 others injured.
In addition, the war has disrupted international shipping routes, including in the Strait of Hormuz, which was temporarily closed by Iran before being partially reopened for certain vessels.