Indonesian Embassy in Tehran Prepares Contingency Plan, Indonesian Citizens Urged to Leave Iran if Not Conducive

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia. (Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia)

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran continues to monitor the development of the situation in Iran, with Indonesian citizens (WNI) urged to leave the country independently if the situation is deemed not conducive, while the embassy continues to prepare contingency plans.

This was said by the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in his statement, in line with the developments in the Land of the Mullahs, with a number of countries urging their citizens to leave Iran.

Indonesian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson II Vahd Nabyl A. Mulachela said the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran continued to closely monitor the development of the situation in Iran.

Based on information from the Indonesian Embassy, so far there have been no reports of Indonesian citizens facing conditions that endanger their safety.

"However, the standby status 1 which has been in effect since June last year is still in effect," he told VOI.id via text message, Monday (23/2).

"The Indonesian Embassy has also repeatedly conveyed appeals to Indonesian citizens in Iran to consider leaving the Iranian territory independently if the security conditions in their region are not conducive," he said.

"All contingency plans are still on standby," added Nabyl.

Meanwhile, the Acting Director of Indonesian Migrant Protection at the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Heni Hamidah, said that until now, the situation in Tehran and other cities was observed to be normal and conducive.

Regarding the presence of Indonesian citizens in Iran, the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran always monitors and maintains active communication with Indonesian citizens.

"The total number of Indonesian citizens in Iran is 329 people, with an average Indonesian citizen status as a student or student and concentrated in the city of Qom which is relatively safe," he said in a short message to VOI.id.

"In line with the designation of Alert 1 status for Iran since June 2025, all contingency plans remain prepared, including various evacuation route options if needed," said Heni.

He added, "Indonesian citizens in Iran are urged to continue to increase vigilance, monitor the latest developments, and maintain communication with the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran."

It is known that a number of countries have warned their citizens to leave Iran, amid fears of a possible US military attack.

South Korea and India have asked their citizens to leave Iran, according to a statement from the embassy at the weekend.

Last week, the Prime Minister of Poland, a NATO member and US ally, Donald Tusk also asked his citizens to leave Iran or not to travel to the country.

Far earlier, the United States through its Virtual Embassy in Iran issued a security warning on February 5 urging Americans to "leave Iran now" and prepare for an exit plan that does not rely on the assistance of the US Government, quoted from CNBC.

The warning comes as the US increases its military presence in the Middle East. A battle group of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) aircraft carrier and additional fighter jets have arrived in the region, while the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) aircraft carrier is reportedly en route.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday set a 10-15 day deadline for negotiations with Iran to produce results before military options were considered. He repeated the threat on Friday and said he was also considering a more limited attack to pressure Iran into reaching a "serious" deal.

The two countries are scheduled to hold a new round of nuclear negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland, on Thursday, Oman's foreign minister confirmed on Sunday.