Tehran Hit by Another Attack, Indonesian Embassy Assures 329 Indonesians are Safe

The city of Teheran was attacked again, the Indonesian Embassy ensured that Indonesian citizens were safe. (Antara)

TEHRAN - A wave of continued attacks still shook the Tehran region throughout Sunday (1/3) until noon. The intensity was considered high, even the tremors were felt directly by staff and security personnel in the environment of the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran.

The statement was conveyed by the Indonesian Embassy Staff/Secretary III of the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran Nikmatur R. Chaniago, to VOI Sunday (1/3) evening. He said that the situation in the Iranian capital is now tending to be quiet. Public activities and mobilization of citizens are very limited because strategic sectors and daily activities have not yet run normally, while the situation is still fluctuating.

In the midst of this situation, the Indonesian Embassy confirmed that all Indonesian citizens, numbering 329 people - mostly students - were safe and healthy. "There are no reports of Indonesian citizens who are directly affected physically or security threats that specifically target our citizens," said Nikmatur.

Even so, the Indonesian Embassy has not relaxed monitoring. Nikmatur said his party continued to comb and make direct approaches to the knots of the Indonesian people to anticipate the possibility of Indonesian citizens who have not been recorded or have not reported their whereabouts.

Coordination is also strengthened through various digital communication channels. The Indonesian Embassy held a virtual town hall periodically as a two-way communication forum to monitor the psychological condition and logistical needs of Indonesian citizens in real time. In a conflict situation, said Nikmatur, Indonesian diplomats focus on the main mandate, namely the protection of Indonesian citizens in the accredited country.

The Indonesian Embassy also prepared mitigation measures for the crisis. Responding to the campus authority's policy of emptying student dormitories, the Indonesian Embassy provided temporary protection and accommodation that was considered safer for students.

The Indonesian Embassy instructed all Indonesian citizens to increase vigilance, stay indoors, and stay away from crowds and strategically valuable locations.

Regarding evacuation, Nikmatur emphasized that the policy remained the authority of the central government in Jakarta based on a comprehensive risk assessment. The technical details of the contingency plan, he said, were still confidential. The Indonesian Embassy emphasized that any decision on assistance or evacuation must be appropriate, measured, and prioritize safety - not just chasing speed that could increase the risk for citizens.