JAKARTA - The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs together with the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran continue to monitor the development of the situation and maintain communication with Indonesian citizens (WNI), in line with the widespread protests in Iran.
The plummeting value of the Iranian rial against the US dollar to a record low, reaching 1.4 million rials per US dollar last month, as well as rising inflation, led to protests breaking out in Iran. It was initiated by the action of traders in the Tehran Grand Bazaar who closed their stores in protest on December 28.
The demonstration action developed and expanded afterwards, with a number of clashes occurring in actions in a number of areas and causing deaths and injuries, both among the protesters and security forces.
Spokesperson for the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Yvonne Mewengkang, said that her party, together with the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran, continued to observe the development of the economic demonstrations and the security situation in Iran.
Yvonne revealed that she had direct communication with the Indonesian Ambassador in Tehran, Roy Sumirat.
"The Indonesian Embassy in Tehran continues to carry out intensive communication with Indonesian citizens in Iran to ensure the security conditions of Indonesian citizens," he explained in a press statement in Jakarta, Thursday (8/1).
Until now, there have been no Indonesian citizens affected by the development of the situation in the State of the Mullahs.
"So far there have been no reports of Indonesian citizens affected and the condition of Indonesian citizens is still good. As of June 2025, there are 386 Indonesian citizens in Iran," explained the Acting Director of Indonesian Citizen Protection at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Heni Hamidah.
Yesterday, violent clashes between protesters and Iranian security forces took place in a number of locations, along with a wave of unrest triggered by the economic crisis, quoted from BBC.
Iran's semi-official Fars news agency, close to the Revolutionary Guards, said two police were shot and killed by gunmen in the city of Lordegan in the southwest.
In footage from several other areas, security forces were seen firing guns and tear gas into crowds of demonstrators, some of whom were throwing rocks.
Protests have so far spread to 111 cities and villages across 31 provinces, according to the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA).
HRANA reported that at least 34 protesters and four security personnel have been killed during the riots, and 2,200 protesters have been arrested.
Meanwhile, BBC Persian has confirmed the deaths and identities of 21 people, while Iranian authorities reported the deaths of five security personnel.
To appease the anger, the Iranian government began on Wednesday paying subsidies equivalent to 7 US dollars per month to cover the increase in the cost of basic necessities such as rice, meat, and pasta, quoted from Al Jazeera.
"The Indonesian Embassy in Tehran has issued an appeal to Indonesian citizens to remain vigilant, avoid crowds, and always carry identification when traveling," said Yvonne.
"Contact the Tehran Embassy hotline if you need anything," he said.
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