US-Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates, Parliament Warns of Serious Threat to National Fuel Reserves
Following brutal and devastating attacks by Israel and the United States against Iran on Saturday 28 February, the world was shaken by the escalation.
Amelia Anggraini, a member of the Indonesian Parliament’s Commission I from the NasDem Party faction, expressed deep concern over the escalating attacks between the US, Israel and Iran. Anggraini warned that open conflict between these two regional powers threatens not only global geopolitical stability, but also poses direct risks to Indonesia’s energy security and fiscal position, particularly fuel reserves.
Anggraini highlighted Indonesia’s significant dependence on foreign energy supplies. Based on data from the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry for 2025, approximately 30.39 per cent of national refinery fuel requirements are met through crude oil imports.
“This escalation is a serious situation. Disruptions to global energy distribution, particularly through strategic routes such as the Strait of Hormuz, could trigger spikes in global oil prices. This condition will burden the state fiscal position and pressure domestic inflation,” stated Anggraini in a statement on Monday 2 March.
Anggraini urged the Indonesian Government to immediately strengthen inter-ministerial coordination to secure the national energy supply chain. She emphasised the importance of optimising strategic reserves and diversifying supply sources as risk mitigation steps should the conflict escalate further.
Beyond economic considerations, Anggraini reminded of potential global uncertainties that could affect the rupiah exchange rate and foreign direct investment flows into the country.
“The government must act quickly to secure our maritime routes and ensure national energy resilience is maintained amid this uncertainty,” she stressed.
At the international level, Anggraini urged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to press the UN Security Council to take an active mediation role. Indonesia is expected to remain consistent with its principle of independent and active foreign policy to promote ceasefire.
“The UN Security Council has the mandate to maintain peace. Firm diplomatic steps are crucial to prevent escalation from developing into a more destructive regional conflict,” Anggraini added.
She also requested that the government prepare clear contingency schemes for the protection of Indonesian citizens residing in affected war zones. Anggraini appealed to all parties to show restraint and prioritise dialogue to prevent further impacts on global economics and security.
In response, Iran’s Ambassador to Indonesia, Mohammad Boroujerdi, stressed that Teheran will not negotiate with the United States. Pertamina is undertaking mitigation measures to maintain national energy supply stability amid developments in the Middle East, namely the conflict between the US and Israel against Iran.
Commission I member Oleh Soleh urged the Indonesian Government to take a bold stance on the international stage by voicing firm sanctions against the US and Israel.
Constitutional law expert Radian Syam assessed that the Israel-US-Iran war situation tests whether the world still stands on the rule of law or has instead shifted towards the dominance of power.
President Prabowo Subianto summoned Zulkifli Hasan and Bahlil Lahadalia to the Palace to discuss food security and energy supplies following the Middle East crisis and closure of the Strait of Hormuz.