Indonesian Foreign Ministry Monitors Citizens as Israel and US Attack Iran
Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu) has ensured that the condition of Indonesian nationals (WNI) in Iran continues to be fully monitored following attacks by Israel and the United States. The Foreign Ministry has coordinated with the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran to guarantee the safety of Indonesian nationals amid the escalating situation.
For context, the United States and Israel launched combined military strikes on Saturday, 28 February, targeting several strategic points in Iran, including the capital Tehran. These strikes triggered an escalation in tensions across the Middle East region.
In retaliation, Iran launched attacks targeting Israeli territory and numerous United States military bases in the Middle East. Iran claimed its retaliatory strikes targeted dozens of US military installations across the Gulf region and neighbouring countries.
At least five Iranian cities were affected by Israeli and US strikes, namely Isfahan, Qom, Karaj, Kermanshah, and the capital Tehran. United States President Donald Trump announced the military operation against Iran in a video statement. Trump described the US assault as a “massive and sustained” operation to destroy Iranian missiles and naval forces.
He also stated that the strikes aimed to prevent Iran from endangering American lives. “The United States military is conducting large-scale and ongoing operations to prevent this extremely evil radical dictatorship from threatening America and our core national security interests,” Trump said in his announcement, as reported by CNN on Saturday, 28 February.
“Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating the real threat from the Iranian regime,” he added.
“We will destroy their missiles and devastate their missile industry until it is level with the ground. That industry will be completely – once again – eliminated. We will destroy their navy,” Trump stressed in the video statement released via Truth Social on Saturday, 28 February, early morning US time.
Foreign Ministry Continues Monitoring Indonesian Nationals
Following the military strikes, Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to monitor the condition of Indonesian nationals in Iran. The embassy has issued guidance regarding actions Indonesian nationals should take in light of the current heated situation in Iran.
“The Indonesian Embassy in Tehran is currently prioritising intensive communication with Indonesian nationals (WNI) who are in Iran,” said Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Vahd Nabyl Achmad Mulachela when contacted on Saturday, 28 February 2026.
“We will continue to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the security situation and take necessary measures to ensure the safety of Indonesian nationals. All Indonesian nationals in Iran are urged to remain calm, increase vigilance, follow the directions of local authorities, and maintain communication with the embassy,” he added.
329 Indonesian Nationals Registered in Tehran
Indonesia’s Ambassador to Iran and Turkmenistan, Roy Soemirat, revealed that 329 Indonesian nationals have officially registered with the embassy in Tehran. The embassy has ensured continued communication with these nationals.
“The embassy’s current focus is to maintain two-way communication with all Indonesian nationals in Iran across all cities, with at least approximately 329 Indonesian nationals registered and officially recorded with the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran,” Roy said via a voice message shared by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Vahd Nabyl Achmad Mulachela on Saturday, 28 February 2026.
Roy stated that communication is essential for assessment and to provide necessary protection to Indonesian nationals. So far, he said, no Indonesian nationals have reported feeling threatened by the Israeli and US missile strikes.
“As I can report, up to approximately 14:30 Tehran time, all Indonesian national contacts we reached across various cities in Iran have indicated that they are not experiencing or feeling any direct threat,” he said.
Nevertheless, the embassy continues to urge Indonesian nationals to remain vigilant. He noted the need to take immediate steps to protect themselves and their families.
“However, of course the embassy continues to urge Indonesian nationals to take necessary measures to protect themselves and their respective families,” Roy stated.
Roy assured that the assessment process will continue and the embassy will coordinate with the Foreign Ministry to report the current situation.
“The security assessment in Iran will continue to be conducted by the Iranian Embassy and coordinated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs office in Jakarta. Further updates will be provided periodically through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, particularly through the Foreign Ministry Spokesperson,” he said.