PDIP: Iran Opens Strait of Hormuz for 2 Weeks, Opportunity and Test for Indonesia
Iran will open maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks after US President Donald Trump postponed an attack. Deputy Chairman of PDIP’s Commission VI in the Indonesian House of Representatives, Mufti Anam, stated that this presents both an opportunity and a test for Indonesia.
“The opening of the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks is an opportunity as well as a test for our country. The test is whether our diplomacy truly works for national interests,” Mufti told reporters on Wednesday (8/4/2026).
He said the results of the diplomacy that is often mentioned as having been conducted will be proven at this moment. Mufti stated that Indonesia must move quickly in responding to Iran’s decision to open the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks.
“We often talk about diplomacy, often see our officials going abroad, even the President going back and forth on strategic visits. That’s good, that’s important. But what are the concrete results?” said Mufti Anam.
He mentioned two Pertamina tankers that are still detained in the Strait of Hormuz. Mufti alluded to Malaysia’s ability to get its ship out from there amid the tense situation.
“Today we are being tested. Two Pertamina tankers are still detained. Even though the Strait of Hormuz is now open. Previously, when the situation was more difficult, other countries like Malaysia could get their tankers out of the Strait of Hormuz. So what about us? Indonesia must not appear to the world as having no bargaining power,” he said.
He hopes that Indonesia’s diplomacy is not just a formality. According to him, two weeks is not a long time.
“The government must not be complacent. There must be quick and bold steps. No more using the usual bureaucratic rhythm. There must be real diplomatic pressure, there must be high-level communication, even if necessary directly between heads of state. Other countries are moving quickly, we must not lag behind,” he stated.
Mufti asked the government to prepare emergency scenarios regarding energy supplies due to the conflict in West Asia. He asked the government to use this momentum with good diplomacy.
“I hope the government does not miss this opportunity. Move quickly, make bold decisions, secure our tankers, and ensure the safety of domestic energy stocks,” he said.
It is known that Iran will open maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks. Iran announced that the pause will be used for talks with the United States (US) to end the war.
“For two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible through coordination with the Iranian Armed Forces and taking into account technical limitations,” wrote Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on X, as reported by AFP news agency, on Wednesday (8/4).