Indonesia urges US, Israel, and Iran to cease attacks in Gulf region
Jakarta — Indonesia has once again called on all parties to exercise restraint following combined attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran, which prompted retaliatory strikes from Tehran, causing unabated tensions throughout the Gulf region.
According to the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, based on reports from various Indonesian representatives in the Middle East, Indonesia has conveyed renewed deep concern over the escalating tensions and their ramifications across the region.
“The Indonesian Government calls upon the United States and Israel to cease attacks against Iran,” according to a written statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs released via social media on X and monitored in Jakarta on Monday.
The appeal was further extended “to Iran to cease attacks targeting neighbouring countries in the region, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.”
Indonesia reaffirmed the obligation of all parties to uphold principles of international law, particularly regarding the prohibition of the use of force against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of any state.
Beyond encouraging all parties to show restraint, Indonesia has also urged the immediate de-escalation of tensions and the resumption of negotiation pathways through dialogue and diplomacy.
Additionally, the Indonesian government is intensifying monitoring of Indonesian nationals residing in Gulf countries and will implement contingency measures and evacuation procedures if necessary.
“The Indonesian Government continues to closely monitor the impact of the conflict on Indonesian nationals in the region and has prepared contingency measures should conditions necessitate repatriation from various countries,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated.
Previously, on 28 February, the US and Israel launched a series of severe attacks against multiple targets in Iran, including Tehran, with reports of significant damage and casualties, including injuries to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Iran subsequently launched retaliatory strikes against Israeli territory and US military facilities across several Gulf countries.
In responding to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, Indonesia on 28 February expressed its readiness to facilitate negotiations between conflicting parties to help restore conducive security conditions throughout the region.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the first phase of evacuation of 32 Indonesian nationals from Iran commenced on Friday (6 March) via Azerbaijan, with arrivals expected this week.