JAKARTA - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto expressed his condolences over the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his readiness to support the creation of a conducive environment in the Middle East.

This was stated by the Director of Asia, Pacific and Africa of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Santo Darmosumarto, when asked about the contents of the letter of condolence delivered by President Prabowo.

"The point is one, expressing condolences for leaving the Supreme Leader of Iran. Second, expressing sympathy to the Iranian people in general. Third, expressing Indonesia's readiness to support efforts to make conditions more conducive in the Middle East," Ambassador Santo explained to reporters, Friday (7/3).

As previously reported, the Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono conveyed a letter of condolence from President Prabowo Subianto upon the death of the Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, when he received the Iranian Ambassador to Indonesia Mohammad Boroujerdi at the Foreign Ministry, Jakarta, Wednesday.

"We discussed the latest developments in the Middle East. I stressed the importance of respecting international law and the UN Charter, as well as the need for de-escalation efforts through diplomacy," wrote the Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs in a post on the @menluri Instagram account.

"I also handed over a letter from President Prabowo to President Masoud Pezeshkian, conveying deep condolences for the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran," he continued.

It is known that Israel and the United States have continued to launch massive attacks against Iran since last Saturday, killing at least 926 people, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and high-ranking military officials.

Iran retaliated with drone and missile attacks targeting Israel as well as Gulf states that host US military assets.


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