Indonesia Urged to Call for End to US Aggression Against Iran
Syamsu Rizal, a member of Commission I of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), has requested the Indonesian Government to play an active role in encouraging the United States (US) to halt military attacks against Iran. He assessed that no issue can be resolved through prolonged warfare. He stated that dialogue and diplomacy must be the primary choices, as ongoing war not only impacts the conflicting nations but also brings significant consequences for the global community.
“Indonesia must be consistent in voicing the cessation of attacks and encouraging all parties to exercise restraint,” Rizal said in a written statement in Jakarta on Sunday (2/8).
He warned that an open conflict between the US and Iran has the potential to worsen the international geopolitical situation. The impact could spread to the global economic sector through disrupted supply chains, rising energy prices, and increased pressure on various economies, including Indonesia.
“All parties must prioritise diplomacy to maintain stability and protect civilian lives,” he said.
According to Rizal, the Indonesian government could utilise its strategic position in various international forums to mobilise support for a ceasefire. Furthermore, he reminded that Indonesia holds a constitutional mandate to participate in maintaining world order based on independence, lasting peace, and social justice.
Rizal stated that the United Nations (UN), along with the international community, needs to immediately facilitate peace negotiations between the United States and Iran to prevent the conflict from expanding. “Indonesia, together with the UN and friendly nations, must invite the United States and Iran to sit together at the negotiating table. A ceasefire must be realised immediately to prevent further casualties,” he said.
He noted that in times of war, civilians are always the party that suffers most. In addition to loss of life, he argued that conflict would trigger humanitarian crises, disrupt regional stability, and increase global uncertainty. “War must not be allowed to drag on. The world needs peace, not the escalation of conflict,” Rizal concluded.