Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is ready to go to Iran to calm down the Middle East escalation

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is very concerned about the outbreak of war in the Middle East, Israel and America attacking Iran. (Photo: Cahyo/Presidential Secretariat Press Office)

JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto stated that he was ready to leave for Iran to facilitate dialogue to create a conducive security condition.

In an official statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu) quoted in Jakarta, Saturday, the Indonesian government regretted the failure of negotiations between the US and Iran, which had an impact on the military escalation in the Middle East region.

Indonesia calls on all parties to refrain and prioritize dialogue and diplomacy. The government also emphasizes the importance of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of each country and resolving differences through peaceful means.

"The Government of Indonesia, in this case the President of the Republic of Indonesia, expresses its readiness to facilitate dialogue for the creation of a conducive security condition and if both parties agree, the President of Indonesia is willing to depart for Tehran to mediate," the Foreign Ministry said.

This step reflects Indonesia's commitment to continue to play an active role in maintaining global stability, in line with the active free foreign policy that has been held firmly.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs assessed that the increase in tension in the Middle East has the potential to disrupt regional stability as well as world peace and security.

The government also appeals to Indonesian citizens who are in the affected areas to remain calm and vigilant. WNI is asked to follow the instructions of the local authorities and maintain communication with the nearest Indonesian Representative to ensure safety and security.

On Saturday (28/2), Israel and the US launched an attack on Iran. The attack was the second carried out by the administration of US President Donald Trump, since the first attack in June 2025.

Trump said American forces launched a major military operation in Iran to protect its people by eliminating a threat he said came from Iran's alleged development of nuclear weapons.

The United States and Iran have previously held three rounds of indirect negotiations on Iran's nuclear program mediated by Oman. The first and second rounds were held earlier this month in Muscat and Geneva, focusing on restrictions on enrichment and Iran's uranium stockpile in exchange for sanctions relief.

The third round of talks took place on Thursday (26/2) in Geneva, amid rising tensions in the region.