Indonesia Pursues Intensive Diplomatic Negotiations with Iran to Ensure Safe Passage through Strait of Hormuz
Jakarta — The Indonesian government is continuing intensive diplomatic efforts with Iranian authorities to ensure the safety of Indonesian-flagged vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. This initiative has been undertaken amid increasing security tensions in the Middle East region with direct consequences for global logistics routes.
The Spokesperson of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu), Yvonne Mewengkang, stated that the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran continues to maintain communication with Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure Indonesian vessels can transit safely. Security issues on this critical route have become a serious concern, particularly regarding the operations of Pertamina-owned vessels such as the Pride and Gamsunoro.
“We continue to conduct intensive diplomatic engagement with Iranian authorities to ensure our ships can pass through the Strait of Hormuz safely. We will continue to push this because it is a very crucial issue for us,” Yvonne said during a press conference in Jakarta on Friday (13 March 2026).
Similarly, another Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Vahd Nabyl Achmad Mulachela, emphasised Indonesia’s position in promoting comprehensive conflict de-escalation. He noted that the stability of maritime transport access is a global interest that must be protected through peaceful means.
“Indonesia sees that maritime transport access is important for the entire world. This means that with the current situation in the Middle East, many countries are experiencing widespread effects, and we hope to encourage solutions to be achieved peacefully,” Nabyl stressed.
Update on the Fate of Indonesian Nationals: Three Crew Members Still Missing
Meanwhile, the Acting Director of Indonesian Citizen Protection at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Heni Hamidah, provided an update on the condition of Indonesian nationals in the region. To date, three Indonesian crew members reported missing in the Strait of Hormuz remain the subject of intensive search efforts.
“Local authorities continue to conduct a 24-hour search. They will not stop until the local government officially declares the search concluded,” Heni explained.
Although search efforts continue, the Indonesian government stated it has not yet received an official report regarding the precise cause of the accident or explosion that resulted in the crew members’ disappearance. Thus far, Heni also confirmed that no additional reports have been received regarding other Indonesian nationals trapped in the Strait of Hormuz area beyond the three crew members.
“So far there have been no further reports of Indonesian nationals trapped in the Strait of Hormuz,” Heni concluded.