Most Popular: Israel Attacks Iran as Prabowo Prepares for Iran Visit
Jakarta – A selection of leading news stories from the weekend warrants attention, including Israel’s strike on Iran and President Prabowo’s readiness to travel to Iran to defuse Middle Eastern escalation. The following stories merit closer examination:
- Israel Attacks Iran
Israel has launched an attack on Iran and declared a nationwide emergency status, according to the Israeli Ministry of Defence on Saturday (28 February).
- Soetta Airport: Middle East Flights Suspended
PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia (InJourney Airports), the operator of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (Soetta) in Tangerang, Banten, has reported that flight operations to the Middle East have experienced cancellations and delays following the closure of airspace in several countries throughout the region.
- National Nutrition Agency: Rp500 Million Allocation Per 12-Day Period
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has announced updated data regarding the allocation period for the Free Nutritious Food Programme (MBG), whereby each Nutrition Service Delivery Unit (SPPG) receives an allocation of Rp500 million per 12-day period for implementing the Free Nutritious Food Programme.
- Iran Announces 40-Day Mourning Period Following Supreme Leader Khamenei’s Death
The Iranian government has announced a 40-day mourning period and one week of work suspension following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in an Israeli and American attack on Saturday (28 February).
Iran’s state television previously confirmed that Khamenei was killed in the strike.
- Prabowo Ready to Travel to Iran to Defuse Middle East Escalation
President Prabowo Subianto has stated his readiness to travel to Iran to facilitate dialogue aimed at restoring conducive security conditions.
Indonesia has called upon all parties to exercise restraint and prioritise dialogue and diplomacy. The government has also emphasised the importance of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of each nation and resolving differences through peaceful means.