Prabowo Ready to Travel to Iran to De-escalate Middle East Tensions
Jakarta — President Prabowo Subianto has declared his readiness to travel to Iran to facilitate dialogue in order to restore safe and conducive security conditions.
In an official statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs released in Jakarta on Saturday, the Indonesian Government expressed regret over the failure of negotiations between the United States and Iran, which has resulted in military escalation in the Middle East region.
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 every nation and resolving differences through peaceful means.
“The Government of Indonesia, in this instance the President of the Republic of Indonesia, has conveyed its readiness to facilitate dialogue for the restoration of safe and conducive security conditions and, should both parties agree, the Indonesian President is willing to travel to Tehran to conduct mediation,” the Foreign Ministry stated.
This step reflects Indonesia’s commitment to continue playing an active role in maintaining global stability, consistent with the independent and active foreign policy that has long been upheld.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs assessed that the escalating tensions in the Middle East have the potential to disrupt regional stability as well as global peace and security.
The Government has also urged Indonesian citizens in affected areas to remain calm and vigilant. Indonesian nationals have been asked to follow the guidance of local authorities and maintain communication with the nearest Indonesian mission to ensure their safety and security.
On Saturday (28 February), Israel and the United States launched attacks against Iran. This represents the second such operation conducted under the Trump administration, with the first occurring in June 2025.
Trump stated that American forces had launched a major military operation in Iran to protect its people by eliminating what he described as threats stemming from Iran’s alleged nuclear weapons development.
The United States and Iran had previously held three rounds of indirect negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear programme, mediated by Oman. The first and second rounds were conducted earlier this month in Muscat and Geneva, focusing on limiting uranium enrichment and Iran’s uranium stockpiles in exchange for sanctions relief.
The third round of negotiations took place on Thursday (26 February) in Geneva, amid escalating tensions in the region.